The Friends of Busse Woods

11/09/2022

Thank you!

The referendum on yesterday's ballot in Cook County to provide more funding to the Forest Preserves passed with overwhelming support. It’s amazing to see how many people deeply appreciate all the benefits our public lands provide the residents, wildlife and environment of Cook County.

Our work begins today on enacting plans to expand ecological restoration work, add more land to the preserve system, address critical long-term needs, continue to grow our programming and public outreach, and more.

📸: Busse Woods by Philip Walker, August 2021

11/02/2022

06/10/2021

Does working in Busse Woods sound like a dream job? Our friends at Chicago River Canoe & Kayak have seasonal job openings available, no experience necessary. If you enjoy working outdoors and at the water, are people friendly and service oriented, contact [email protected]. Part time, $13 per hour, physically demanding work (not all of the time).

02/09/2021

Please stay on the trails and let nature thrive! There is so little space left.

With so many people enjoying time in the Forest Preserves during the pandemic, our staff has been finding more and more forts and other structures among

01/04/2021

Here are the 25 Chicago Park locations where you can recycle your tree starting Jan 9th!