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August 15, 2018

Lunch Break Loops

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Summer is a beautiful time in the preserves. But it can still be a struggle to find time to get to your favorite forest preserve, even though research shows that 20 minutes...

August 9, 2018

Ranger Helps an Entangled Turtle

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Forest Preserve District Ranger Austen Doherty answered the call when a visitor at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve reported an injured turtle along the Salt Creek shoreline.

August 6, 2018

Protecting the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly

Tom Velat

Working on the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly Project over the past several years has been a fascinating experience for me.

July 30, 2018

Bright Flashes of Orange in Local Trees

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Despite their bright orange plumage, Baltimore orioles may not be easy to spot. These relatives of yellow-headed and red-wing blackbirds prefer high branches in densely wooded...

July 16, 2018

Fireflies are a Summer Delight

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

The twilight twinkles of fireflies, or lightning bugs, is one of the sure signs of summer. Most of us have fond memories of spending warm summer nights chasing them. Fireflies are...

July 9, 2018

Kline Creek Farm Helps Save Heritage Milking Shorthorn Cattle

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

In the 19th century, the Milking Shorthorn cow was one of the most popular and common breeds in the United States. Today, it is a rare and endangered breed, with just 245...

July 3, 2018

Helping the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly

Andres Ortega

Being a parent is one of the most difficult — but most rewarding — jobs I have ever had. 

You watch your children grow from someone in need of constant attention and care until,...

July 2, 2018

Beyond the Riding Lesson at Danada

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Animal lovers, curiosity seekers, horse enthusiasts and those visitors in-between can get up close to our horse herd at “Horsin Around” on July 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the ...

June 25, 2018

Get to Know Nature's Nasties

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Ah, summer in DuPage County. Time to get reacquainted with the incredible array of plants and wildlife that call the forest preserves home. Sure, the thought of a few of them...

June 21, 2018

Forest Fave: Meacham Grove

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

When ranger Sarah Rosenberg needs to reconnect with nature, she stops at Meacham Grove Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale. She especially loves the excellent hiking trails at the...

June 20, 2018

Butterflying in the Forest Preserves

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Watching butterflies in DuPage forest preserves is a favorite summer pastime for some insect enthusiasts. But even the lesser experienced bug lover in you can find butterflying a...

June 14, 2018

Young Anglers Catch Fun at Just for Kids Fishing Derby

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Approximately 308 young anglers participated in the 32nd annual Just for Kids Fishing Derby at Blackwell Forest Preserve’s Silver Lake on June 10. 

June 6, 2018

Best Wildlife Dads

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

In the natural world, we know that mom is usually boss when it comes to raising babies. And in many species, it is the mom who does most of the work on her own. However, there are...

June 4, 2018

Trail Segment Connects Two Counties

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

The Forest Preserve Districts of DuPage and Will opened a 1.25-mile trail connecting Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville to Whalon Lake Forest Preserve in Bolingbrook on...

June 1, 2018

New McDowell Grove Bridge Reopens

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County officials celebrated the opening of the new two-lane entrance bridge at McDowell Grove Forest Preserve in Naperville at a May 29...

May 24, 2018

Honey of a Plan Lands at Kline Creek Farm

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

A team of sixth graders from Hadley Junior High School in Glen Ellyn visited Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago recently to spread its message about helping save bee populations as...

May 21, 2018

Mistaken Identity

Stephanie Touzalin

Spring at a wildlife rehabilitation center means daily arrivals of baby animals. At Willowbrook Wildlife Center, our patient load skyrockets in the spring and summer months....

May 18, 2018

Musseling to Maintain Healthy Habitats

Scott Meister

Maintaining healthy habitats is important, otherwise we wouldn’t spend time and money doing so. Like an automobile or a house, in addition to simple maintenance, sometimes we need...

May 14, 2018

Avoid Introducing Invasive Plants to Your Landscape

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Many nurseries and garden centers unknowingly sell invasive landscape plants to unsuspecting consumers. These invasives can escape from your yard and wreak havoc on natural areas...

May 7, 2018

Let's Go Native

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

We all have different sources of inspiration. Sometimes you just have to like something a little before you’ll try it. Other times you have to kick the tires and thoroughly...

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