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Seasonal Application First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* Address - line 2 City* Zip / Postal code* Resume Upload File Accepted formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx Desired Hourly Rate* Position(s)* Campground Attendant - Sugar River Forest Preserve Campground Host - Hononegah Forest Preserve Food & Beverage Associate Golf Cashier Golf Outside Attendant Natural Resource Assistant Preserve Maintenance - South Area Start Date* Month Month Day Year Are you 18 years old or older? (Some maintenance positions allow a minimum of 17 years old.)* Yes No Are you 21 years old or older? (Food & Beverage positions require a minimum of 21 years old.)* Yes No Do you have a valid driver's license?* Yes No Is there anything that would prevent you from performing in a reasonable and safe manner the activities involved in the position for which you have applied?* Yes No If you answered "Yes" above, please explain. Do you have any relatives who are employed with our agency? If so, please list their name(s) here. Are you currently authorized to work for all employers in the United States on a full-time basis or only for your current employer?* All employers Current employer Federal laws require the hiring of individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the U.S. In compliance with such laws, FPWC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with our agency. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicant's identity and employment authorization, and it will be necessary for you to submit such documents as required by law to verify your identification and employment authorization. Education Name of High School or GED and location:* Did you graduate?* Yes No Name of College and location:* Did you graduate?* Yes No Degree and fields of study List current certifications or licenses that would benefit the position for which you are applying: Employment Experience Are you currently employed?* Yes No EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE #1* Multi-line address Country/Region Address Address - line 2 City Zip / Postal code Title and responsibilities This position was Full-time Part-time Seasonal Employed from/to: Reason for leaving: Supervisor name and title: Supervisor phone and e-mail address: May we contact this supervisor for a reference? Yes No EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE #2* Multi-line address Country/Region Address Address - line 2 City Zip / Postal code Title and responsibilities This position was Full-time Part-time Seasonal Employed from/to: Reason for leaving: Supervisor name and title: Supervisor phone and e-mail address: May we contact this supervisor for a reference? Yes No EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE #3* Multi-line address Country/Region Address Address - line 2 City Zip / Postal code Title and responsibilities This position was Full-time Part-time Seasonal Employed from/to: Reason for leaving: Supervisor name and title: Supervisor phone and e-mail address: May we contact this supervisor for a reference? Yes No Military Service Have you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces? If so, list service duties, including special training relevant to the position(s) for which you applied: Professional References List three (3) PROFESSIONAL references with contact information: Disclaimer and Signature PRE-EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT (please read very carefully before signing below): I understand and voluntarily agree that the information I have provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Any misrepresentation or omission of any fact in my application, resume, or any other materials, or during any interviews, can be justification for refusal of employment, or if employed, termination from FPWC's employ. Any offer of employment I may receive is contingent upon my successful completion of the total pre-employment screening process, including FPWC receiving references that it considers satisfactory, and my satisfactory completion of any post offer medical examination that the agency may require. I understand that as a condition of employment, I will be required to undergo and successfully pass a screening for alcohol/drugs. I also understand and agree that, if employed, I will be required to submit to an alcohol/drug screening at any time at the discretion of FPWC. In processing my application for employment, FPWC may verify all the information provided by me, including my prior employment, military records, education, criminal and driving record. I authorize and request that all of my present/former employers and those individuals I have listed as references furnish information about my employment record, including a statement of the reason for the termination of my employment, work performance, abilities, and other qualities pertinent to my qualifications for employment, hereby releasing them from any and all liability for damages arising from furnishing the requested information. In consideration of my employment, I agree to comply with the policies, rules, regulations and procedures of FPWC and understand that my employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time, at the option of the either the agency or myself. I consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by FPWC of any and all photographs and any other audiovisual materials taken of me for promotional printed material, educational activities and exhibitions or for any other use for the benefit of the agency. 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Winter Preserve Road Status Winter vehicle access to preserves will be limited to select preserve locations once the roadways become snow or ice covered due to staff and equipment limitations and terrain. Signs are posted welcoming walk in use at all preserve locations. Some hard paths are kept cleared, but not all parking lots will be available and not all gates or roadways will be open. Below is a planned list of areas accessible by vehicles and hard paths for pedestrian use for the winter of 2021-22. Weather conditions may temporarily close some of these areas also. Atwood - front gate parking with select roadways open for walking Blackhawk Springs – Mulford Rd entrance ONLY with select parking lots open; portions of rec path Colored Sands – Yale Bridge parking lot open; front gate parking only at banding station Deer Run – front parking lot open Espenscheid – front parking lot open Ferguson- trailhead parking lot open Four Lakes – Main parking lot at South entrance open Fuller – front parking lot open Funderburg- trailhead parking lot open Headquarters – all parking lots and hard path open Hononegah – front parking lot open; walking areas on select roadways inside preserve Indian Hill – main parking lot open Jensen – front gate parking open Kieselburg – front parking lot open Kishwaukee Gorge – front parking lot open Kishwaukee River – front parking lot on west side of river open; portions of rec path Klehm - accessible Laona Heights – front gate parking open Macktown – Main roadway to shelter and visitor’s center Oak Ridge – main parking lot open Pecatonica Wetlands – front parking lot open on Pecatonica Road Roland Olson – front parking lot open; walking areas on select roadways inside preserve Severson Dells – front parking lot to preserve, all lots to nature center open; hard path open Seward Bluffs – front parking lot open Sugar River Alder – main parking lot open Sugar River – front gate parking open Trask Bridge – boat launch parking lot open Two Rivers – main parking lot open

2026 Report Your Volunteer Service Hours First Name Last Name Email Are you a group volunteer associated with a specific school, company, or organization? If so, please enter the name here. If you are an individual volunteer, simply leave this blank. Volunteer activity for which you are reporting (please select all that apply * Required Trail Steward Native Nursery Citizen Science-Bat Monitoring Citizen Science-Bluebird Monitoring Citizen Science-Bumblebee Monitoring Citizen Science-Calling Frog Monitoring Citizen Science-Budburst Citizen Science-Other Eagle Scout Project Litter League Macktown Living History Sand Bluff Bird Observatory Severson Dells Nature Center Special Event Continuing education/training for your volunteer role Other If you selected 'other' please explain here Where did your volunteer activity take place? Please enter the month(s) and year for which you are reporting (e.g. March 2026) Total number of hours for the month(s) listed above So that we may improve our program, we encourage volunteer feedback! Tell us about your volunteer experience here (optional) THANK YOU FOR HELPING US NURTURE NATURE! Submit

Learn more about our 44 forest preserves. The Preserves Add a Title Change the text and make it your own. Click here to begin editing. Button Add a Title Change the text and make it your own. Click here to begin editing. Button Add a Title Change the text and make it your own. Click here to begin editing. Button Add a Title Change the text and make it your own. Click here to begin editing. Button Add a Title Change the text and make it your own. Click here to begin editing. Button Add a Title Change the text and make it your own. Click here to begin editing. Button

Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. Geocaching Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the Internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache. www.geocaching.com Geocache Rules & Regulations All placements of proposed caches will be evaluated by Forest Preserve District staff. The evaluation will include: Sensitivity of the area. Land classification (recreational, restoration, sanctuary, dedicated nature preserve, or land & water reserve). Potential impacts to habitats or rare, threatened, and endangered species. Current development or restoration efforts at preserve. Public safety concerns. Other issues related to the specific preserve. Nonregistered caches will be removed by District staff. All Geocaches to conform to existing preserve codes and regulations. Once approved for placement the Geocache must meet the following requirements. Violation of any of these requirements will necessitate immediate removal of Geocache by District personnel. 1. Permit number on each cache. 2. Location of caches must be given to office with coordinates and location placed on preserve maps in office. 3. Container must be made of clear (see through) material, with a size no greater than 4″x8″x12″. 4. Geocache must not contain any food items. 5. Geocache must not contain any inappropriate, offensive, or hazardous materials. 6. Geocache will not be attached or buried and no vegetation or natural features will be disturbed in any manner. 7. Geocache must be checked at least every 30 days. Proof of check will be by e-mail, letter, or personal communication by the geocache owner with the office. 8. There will be a limit of three (3) caches at each preserve. 9. All caches must be removed by end of year or renewed prior to beginning of the next calendar year. No geocaches or letterboxes in golf courses or Macktown Forest Preserve.

The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County have a variety of activities and sights to see. If you need further assistance or information, please reach out to us! Our Team The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County (FPWC) is made up of approximately 34 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee. FPWC administration operates out of one administrative office located at Headquarters Forest Preserve, 5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL 61103. To view a comprehensive organizational chart for the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, click here . Daniel Olson Executive Director dolson@winnebagoforest.org 815-877-6100 Fax: 815-877-6124 Vaughn Stamm Director of Operations vstamm@winnebagoforest.org 815-877-6100 Jody Kennay Human Resources Manager jkennay@winnebagoforest.org 815-877-6100 Kristy Knapp Administrative Services Manager kknapp@winnebagoforest.org 815-877-6100 Mike Brien Director of Natural Resources mbrien@winnebagoforest.org 815-516-2654 Mike Groves Natural Resources Manager mgroves@winnebagoforest.org 815-516-2671 Keith Krey Stewardship Coordinator kkrey@winnebagoforest.org 815-516-2655 Wildlife Biologist Sarah Lorenz Communications Coordinator slorenz@winnebagoforest.org 815-516-2658 Bryan Helmold Building & Mechanical Operations Manager bhelmold@winnebagoforest.org 815-516-2670 Scott Wallace South Area Manager swallace@winnebagoforest.org Matt Weik North Area Manager mweik@winnebagoforest.org Bobby VanSistine Golf Course General Manager bvansistine@winnebagoforest.org 815-623-2411 Rose Mathews Golf Course Food & Beverage Manager rmathews@winnebagoforest.org 815-389-9242 Mark Freiman Golf Maintenance Manager Atwood Homestead & Macktown Golf Courses mfreiman@winnebagoforest.org Tyler Knapp Golf Maintenance Manager Ledges & Macktown Golf Courses tknapp@winnebagoforest.org 815-389-1258 Contact Us: The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County have a variety of activities and sights to see. If you need further assistance or information, please reach out to us! Special Event Request Form Submit Thanks for submitting!

Plan your picnic or family reunion now. Schedule your summer event in the beautiful, relaxing, natural setting of a forest preserve. Twenty-three shelterhouse facilities are available in 17 different preserves. A shelterhouse reservation requires a fee and covers the entire day, from 7:00 AM until sunset. Shelterhouses Shelterhouse rentals close for the season on November 18, 2026. Schedule your event in the beautiful and natural setting of a forest preserve! Twenty-three shelterhouse facilities are available in 17 different preserves. A shelterhouse reservation requires a fee and covers the entire day, from 7:00 a.m. until sunset. Shelterhouses can be reserved below or at the Forest Preserve District office at 5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL 61103. Reservations open on the first Monday in February online and at the Forest Preserve District office starting at 8:00am for the following season. Shelter house Policy A credit card convenience fee of 3% will be applied to all transactions Atwood Homestead River Oaks Resident Fee: $110.00 Non-Resident: $135.00 Max People: 300 Tables: 24 Seating: 144 No Electric Reserve Atwood Homestead Old Settlers Resident Fee: $110.00 Non-Resident Fee: $135.00 Max People: 300 Tables: 21 Seating: 126 No Electric Reserve Blackhawk Springs Indian Springs Resident Fee: $125.00 Non-Resident Fee: $155.00 Max People: 300 Tables: 25 Seating: 150 Electric Reserve Espenscheid Memorial Shady Oaks Resident : $85.00 Non-Resident: $110.00 Max People: 80 Tables: 8 Seating: 48 No Electric Reserve Four Lakes Lake View Resident: $85.00 Non-Resident: $110.00 Max People: 80 Tables: 4 - 12ft Seating: 48 No Electric Reserve Hononegah Bird Grove Resident: $85.00 Non-Resident: 110.00 Max People: 70 Tables: 7 Seating: 42 No Electric Reserve Hononegah Indian Rest Resident Fee: $125.00 Non-Resident: $155.00 Max People: 200 Tables: 21 Seating: 126 Electric Reserve Hononegah Towering Pines Resident : $125.00 Non-Resident: $155.00 Max People: 300 Tables: 21 Seating: 126 Electric Reserve Kieselburg Black Willow Springs Resident: $110.00 Non-Resident: $135.00 Max People: 200 Tables: 24 Seating: 144 No Electric Reserve Kieselburg Redcedar Ridge Resident: $110.00 Non-Resident: $135.00 Max People: 200 Tables: 21 Seating: 126 No Electric Reserve Kilbuck Bluffs Edgewood Resident: $110.00 Non-Resident: $135.00 Max People: 100 Tables: 10 Seating: 60 No Electric Reserve Kishwaukee River Fort Vincennes Resident: $85.00 Non-Resident: $110.00 Max People: 80 Tables: 8 Seating: 48 No Electric Reserve Kishwaukee River Sleepy Hollow Resident: $110.00 Non-Resident: $135.00 Max People: 150 Tables: 22 Seating: 132 No Electric Reserve Laona Heights Ironwood Resident: $85.00 Non-Resident: $110.00 Max People: 50 Tables: 4 Seating: 24 No Electric Reserve Macktown Highland Resident: $125.00 Non-Resident: $155.00 Max People: 200 Tables: 21 Seating: 126 Electric Reserve Pecatonica River Highview Resident: $125.00 Non-Resident: $155.00 Max People: 300 Tables: 25 Seating: 150 Electric Reserve Pecatonica Wetlands Arrowhead Resident: $125.00 Non-Resident: $155.00 Max People: 300 Tables: 16 - 12ft Seating: 192 Electric Reserve Roland Olson Stuga Resident: $125.00 Non-Resident: $155.00 Max People: 300 Tables: 24 Seating: 144 Electric Reserve Severson Dells Prairie Knoll Resident: $110.00 Non-Resident: $155.00 Max People: 200 Tables: 25 Seating: 150 No Electric Reserve Seward Bluffs Oak Ridge Resident: $85.00 Non-Resident: $110.00 Max People: 80 Tables: 8 Seating: 48 No Electric Reserve Sugar River River View Resident: $85.00 Non-Resident: $110.00 Max People: 80 Tables: 8 Seating: 48 No Electric Reserve Sugar River Sand Bluff Resident: $110.00 Non-Resident: $135.00 Max People: 132 Tables: 16 Seating: 96 No Electric Reserve Trask Bridge Coffee Tree Resident: $85.00 Non-Resident: $110.00 Max People: 80 Tables: 8 Seating: 48 No Electric Reserve

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