Facilities and Special Projects

Forest Preserve Police Trail Watch Program
Assist the Forest Preserve Police with the safety of our trails. Use the trails as you normally do, and report problems to the police to take action.
Click here to download an application
For more information: richard.waszak@cookcountyil.gov

Fisheries
Volunteers are used on a limited basis as seasonal work requires. Special volunteer projects may be set up as staffing and time allows.
For more information call: 773-631-1790 x 10

Mighty Acorns
Help lead nature education field trips for 4th thru 6th grade school children.
For more information: karen.holmes@cookcountyil.gov

Nature Centers
Opportunities are available in the areas of nature education, animal care, special programs, gardening, and more. For more information, contact the individual Nature Center:

Crabtree Nature Center
3 Stover Road, Barrington
(847) 381-6592

River Trail Nature Center
3120 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook
(847) 824-8360

Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest
(708) 366-6530

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs
(708) 839-6897

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 West 111th Street, Lemont
(630) 257-2045

Sand Ridge Nature Center
15890 Paxton Avenue, South Holland
(708) 868-0606