https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7993355&GUID=52658FD1-77F9-4CF2-9A31-640570383FAFLegistar15https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7993355&GUID=52658FD1-77F9-4CF2-9A31-640570383FAF52658FD1-77F9-4CF2-9A31-640570383FAF-2026-04-24-17-35-25Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING WOMEN IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WHEREAS, National Women’s History Month is a month-long celebration from March 1st through March 31st meant to honor and highlight the contributions of women throughout United States’ past, present, and future; and WHEREAS, women have made invaluable contributions to the fields of conservation, environmental justice, and science, propelling sustainability forward by leading their communities in advocacy for clean air, water, and land, protecting the natural habitats of animals, plants, and biodiverse ecosystems, and maintaining their historical status as stewards and environmental educators; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County has honored and celebrated Women’s History Month through informational nature walks and newsletters which detail prominent women in conservation throughout history; and WHEREAS, activist Hazel M Johnson, often referred to as the “Mother of Environmental Justice” from Altgeld Gardens on the far South Side of Chicago, founded People for Community RecoFri, 24 Apr 2026 17:35:25 GMT