October 10, 2019
Glen Ellyn Man Has Deep Roots to Nature
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Bruce Blake spent much of his childhood playing outside. But he credits an aunt with teaching him to appreciate nature.
Catching Nature
Read about people who catch nature in DuPage forest preserves.
Health & Well-Being (6)
September 19, 2019
Nature Helps Woman Find Inner Peace
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Petra Sliwiak knew she had to change her life. At 40 years old she faced myriad health issues, suffered from depression and couldn’t sleep
August 29, 2019
Naturopathic Doctor Rooted in Plants
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Lorinda SorensenNaturopathic Doctor
I’m originally from Washington state, having lived in both a rural area, near the hills and rivers of the Cascade Mountains, and urban Seattle....
August 21, 2019
Couple Delivers on Connecting to Nature
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Their neighbors call them "the post office" because "neither snow nor rain nor heat” keep June Lincoln and her husband of 37 years, Chuck, from exercising in the DuPage forest...
March 28, 2019
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Adam CaulkCycling a Love of Nature I’ve lived in DuPage County for the last 16 years. My wife, two sons, and chocolate lab all enjoy going for hikes in the forest on weekends.
February 26, 2019
Naperville Group Bonds Over Nature
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
They come from all walks of life, but they bond over their common love of exercise, the great outdoors and nature.
February 21, 2019
Man's Love of Birding Fuels Passion for Springbrook Prairie
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Joe Suchecki has many interests, including photography, gardening and bicycling.
January 24, 2019
Couple Turns to Preserves for Athletic Pursuits
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Lynn Degnan grew up in Wisconsin with a cross-country ski trail right out her back door.
January 17, 2019
Woman and Her Dogs Love Dashing through the Snow
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Annette McNeelyCombines love of dogs, snow and natureI started dogsledding in 2003 when I adopted a Siberian Husky and had no idea what I was in for. Reo was eating my house....
January 10, 2019
Naperville Man Rekindles His Love of Nature
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Chuck KellyRekindling a love of natureI have always enjoyed being outside but have really made an effort over the past 10 years or so to spend as much time outdoors as possible....