National Audubon Society/Forest Preserve District of Cook County Urban Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, National Audubon Society, and Eden Place to connect urban residents with nature in their neighborhoods, parks, preserves, and the National Wildlife Refuge System; restoring natural habitats and the urban residents¿ connection to the land. Substantial involvement on the part of the USFWS is anticipated for the successful completion of the activities to be funded. In particular, the USFWS will be responsible for the following: develop program strategy with Forest Preserve District and other partners, helping train naturalist fellows in bird ecology, participation in field trips, and developing joint materials and programs to introduce Cook County residents to the National Wildlife Refuge System.