Forest Preserve Presentations

Fort Sheridan Golf Course

View presentation given at the Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Board of Commissioners meeting regarding resolution requesting the Department of the Army to remove the golf course deed restriction at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve and allow land to be used as open space for recreational trails, habitat restoration and scenic overlooks.

Land Acquisition Summary: 1958–2013

Making our county green. This presentation depicts land purchases made from our agency's founding in 1958 through the present year. 

Land Acquisition Summary: 2008-2010

This presentation depicts land purchases made from 2008 through 2010.

Land Acquisitions: April 2012

Learn about new land buys in Antioch approved by our Board of Commissioners at their April 2012 meeting.

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Land Acquisitions: January 2010

Learn about new land buys approved by our Board of Commissioners at their January 2010 meeting.

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Land Acquisitions: January 2012

Learn about new land buys in Antioch approved by our Board of Commissioners at their January 2012 meeting.

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Land Acquisitions: May 2010

Learn about new land buys approved by our Board of Commissioners at their May 2010 meeting.

Land Acquisitions: May 2011

Learn about the acquistion of Dutch Gap and Pine Dunes forest preserves.

Land Acquisitions: November 2009

Learn about additions to several forest preserves, a land exchange and a community bike path connection approved by our Board of Commissioners at their November 2009 meeting.

Land Acquisitions: November 2012

Learn about a major land addition to Pine Dunes Forest Preserve approved by our Board of Commissioners at their November 2012 meeting.

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Land Acquisitions: October 2010

Learn about the acquistion of Oak Hickory and Pine Dunes forest preserves.

Land Acquisitions: September 2010

Learn about new land buys approved by our Board of Commissioners at their September 2010 meeting.

Photo Presentation: Fort Sheridan Improvements

View images and learn about this preserve's trails, educational exhibits, cemetery, lakeshore, natural resources and ongoing restoration efforts.