Explore dazzling fall colors in Cook County’s Forest Preserves with your family at the best viewing spots, kid-friendly events and autumn adventures. As the air turns crisp and the leaves burst into ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For those who love galavanting through the woods, few things are ...

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Watch as we skillfully catch two wild ducks by hand from the river and prepare a delicious forest-cooked meal using traditional techniques! From expert duck-catching to woodfire cooking in nature, ...

After waking up in the forest, we prepare a simple breakfast outdoors, combining adventure with cooking in nature ...

Starting Jan. 14, the Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering businesses the opportunity to sell goods and services, including food and fitness classes, at play fields and other locations. With ...

Forests occupy one third of the total land area of the Earth and hold around 80 per cent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. It is estimated that nearly one third of the global population depends ...