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October 24, 2017

Fall in Love with Fall in Our Preserves

Jason Halm

Fall in DuPage County kicks off with the goldenrod bloom in September, and it’s the first sign that 90-degree days are coming to an end, in a predestined nod to the tipping planet.

September 15, 2017

Take 5 and Get Happy

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Whether broadcast on cable news, shared on Facebook, or printed in the Conservationist, the word is spreading. Spending time outside — even five minutes — is good for you....

September 13, 2017

Asters: The Stars of Fall

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Asters might very well be the forest preserves’ forgotten flowers. People spend summer gazing at coneflowers, black-eyed Susans and other bright bloomers, but when fall arrives...

September 13, 2017

Born to Burn

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

In my 22 years with the Forest Preserve District, some of my most cherished memories come from time spent away from my desk and along the prescription burn line. Prescription...

September 12, 2017

Our Colorful Maples

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

When people talk about the spectacular fall colors in DuPage County’s forest preserves, many times they are referring to areas with maple trees. The trees’ yellow, orange and red...

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