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The two-day forensic entomology workshop provided area law enforcement with instructions on using insects in death investigations.

Rock Run Rookery Preserve was one of Shapiro's favorite places to take her ill mother so she could get out of the house and enjoy nature. 

Barb Ferry has been raising monarch butterflies at home and releasing them into the wild, with the ultimate goals of helping sustain their population and educating the public of their importance.

In the past four years alone, Greg Duffner has racked up more than 19,000 miles on his bike commuting to work and riding in charity events around the country.

There's more to a successful dog park outing than following a few basic rules. Experts warn people to train their dogs, assess their dog's personality and pay close attention to their dogs as they roam free in off-leash play areas.

For Barb Parisi, hiking and photographing birds at McKinley Woods helped heal the scar left by the suicide of her father, a Vietnam veteran who suffered mental and physical health issues for many years.

After a health scare two years ago, the Webers cherish their nature outings now more than ever before.

The infusion of funds will accelerate efforts to return forest preserve acreage to its natural state.

Kids of all ages can discover more about nature and the world around them by visiting willyswilderness.org.

Follow these rules to protect your dog and the preserves.