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Catching Nature

Read about people who catch nature in DuPage forest preserves.

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    July 21, 2022

    Artist Inspired by Danada Horses

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Volunteering at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton the last six years has been a blessing for Deb Yatka.

    March 31, 2022

    Horses Bond Woman to Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Erika Hoffmann has developed quite a bond with Austin, a mustang at Danada Equestrian Center, since she started volunteering in 2021.

    November 2, 2021

    Girl Bonds with Horses, Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    At 10 years old, Tessa Burritt has a full schedule. The fifth grader’s interests include softball, basketball, karate, art and horses.

    August 10, 2021

    Man Finds Peace Among Horses, Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    When Lazaro Lara is struggling with something — be it his physical, emotional, psychological health or even social well-being, working with the Danada horses as a volunteer is his...

    June 6, 2019

    Trees, Photography and History Root Woman in Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Heidi CarpenterHistory buff, nature photographer, tree lover

    I’ve loved nature from the time I was a small child. I moved from the north suburbs to Chicago to go to Columbia...