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• Dogs at a dog park

  Beyond the rules: A guide to dog park etiquette

  3/25/2019

  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.

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• Woman on a trail

  Barb Parisi’s Happy Place: The healing powers of McKinley Woods

  2/22/2019

  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.

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• Mother and son on a trail

  Weber family's 'Happy Place': Hiking at Hammel Woods

  12/28/2018

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

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• Aerial view of Braidwood Dunes

  Army Corps, state contribute $591,000 for restoration efforts

  11/27/2018

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

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• Woodchuck mascot in the forest

  Woodchuck mascot branches out with new website

  11/16/2018

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

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• Dog walking on a trail

  A primer for bringing your pooch to a preserve

  5/18/2018

  Follow these rules to protect your dog and the preserves.

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• Dead egret hanging from a branch

  Heartbreaking egret photo another reminder of dangers of improperly disposed of fishing line

  4/23/2018

  We have an urgent plea for everyone: Please properly dispose of fishing line.

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