Forest Preserves of Cook County announced Thursday, Oct. 5, the start of an effort to educate visitors to stay on established trails in order to protect the plants and animals in the preserves.
The trails through thousands of acres of woodlands, wetlands, prairies and savannas are bordered by critical habitat, FPCC officials said. The marked trails strike a careful balance between providing access to nature and protecting Cook County’s diverse flora and fauna.
To encourage…
