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Mighty Acorns

The Mighty Acorns Program is a way to connect children with nature through stewardship and exploration of “adopted” forest preserve sites. The program teaches third through seventh grade students the importance of preservation and restoration through fall, winter and spring stewardship activities such as planting native seeds, and pulling and or cutting invasive weeds and brush. Volunteers from local communities receive training to help guide small groups of students in their experience of nature in the forest preserves, kindling their excitement, while promoting a respect for nature. If you are a teacher or volunteer interested in this program, contact one of the District’s nature centers:

Visit the Mighty Acorns website for additional information.







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Trivia Quiz

The first parcels of land purchased by the Forest Preserve in 1916, became part of what preserve?

a. Robinson Preserve
b. Deer Grove
c. Schiller Woods

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Trivia Quiz

The first parcels of land purchased by the Forest Preserve in 1916, became part of what preserve?

a. Robinson Preserve
b. Deer Grove
c. Schiller Woods

Answer: Deer Grove