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About Nature Conservation

The Forest Preserve Enabling Act of 1913, charged the district to “... restore, restock, protect and preserve... said lands together with their flora and fauna... for the education, pleasure, and recreation of the public.” The Conservation Department fulfills that mission through educational and management activities, including a wide variety of educational programs through its Nature Centers and Environmental Education Center, oversees vegetation management and restoration, operates recreational fisheries and wildlife management programs, operates a wildlife rehabilitation center, and provides resources for schools, volunteers, community groups and many others.

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What was the original name of Arie Crown Forest before it was renamed?

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What was the original name of Arie Crown Forest before it was renamed?

Answer: Cantigny Woods