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Friends of the Forest Preserves to Host Summer Solstice Celebration at Beaubien Woods

Silence DoGood - June 18, 2026

Organizers say the gathering will provide an opportunity for residents to celebrate both the Summer Solstice and Father's Day through outdoor activities focused on reflection, restoration and community engagement. #forestpreserve #summersolstice

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Commissioner Morita Hosts ‘Nurtured by Nature’ Event to Promote Mental Health at Skokie Forest Preserve

Silence DoGood - October 5, 2025

The gathering comes during October’s Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and aimed to showcase the forest preserves as free, accessible resources for residents seeking support for mental well-being. #event

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Forest Preserves of Cook County Fully Opens Northwest Cook County’s Horizon Farm Preserve

Silence DoGood - January 4, 2023

A former equestrian estate, the Horizon Farm property is the largest purchase of land by the Forest Preserves since 1968. #forestpreserve

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