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A woman standing on a path in a forest.
Preserves We Love: Goodenow Grove, a hidden gem
6/8/2023Facility office manager Marissa Jones tells us why she loves spending time at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
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Phragmites stand tall along a trail, with blue sky in the background.
More than meets the eye: Phragmites a threat to wetland habitats
6/7/2023The tall grasses that surround many of our wetland areas may seem like a pretty addition to the scenery, but in reality they are destroying these vital habitats.
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A fawn standing in tall vegetation with a fallen log behind it.
Myth buster: Fawns are born without a scent
6/5/2023It's not quite true that fawns are born with no scent. They do have very little scent when they are born, making it easier to tuck them away without being found by predators.
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A woman holds her young child while on a long wooden bridge.
Preserves We Love: Rock Run Rookery Preserve, for mother-son bonding time
6/1/2023Digital and print marketing specialist Katie McCollum tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Rookery Preserve.
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A woman poses for a photo on a trail while a runner passes by.
Preserves We Love: Rock Run, for bringing people and nature together
5/24/2023Digital marketing assistant Meghan McMahon tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Preserve.
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A bee on a person's finger.
Myth buster: Bees die when they sting you
5/19/2023You've probably heard that bees die when they sting you, but this isn't universally true. Most bee species don't even have stingers.
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A thunderstorm over an open field with lightning striking the ground.
Five things about those powerful, booming thunderstorms
5/18/2023The crack of lightning and rumble of thunder can create awe and fear, and here are five things you should know about these forces of nature.
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A man next to a bike standing along a trail that runs along a river with a bridge in the background.
Preserves We Love: A connected group along the DuPage River Trail
5/16/2023Executive Director Ralph Schultz tells us why he loves spending time along the DuPage River Trail.
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Two painted turtles on a log in a pond filled with duckweed and other vegetation.
What's the difference?: Habitat vs. ecosystem
5/15/2023We sometimes use the terms habitat and ecosystem interchangeably, but they are not one and the same.
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An Osage orange tree with several of the large fruits hanging from its branches.
A different kind of orange: Osage orange trees have long, storied history
5/5/2023Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.
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Preserves, visitor centers to close for Christmas holiday
All forest preserve visitors centers will be closed after noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and all day on Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. Also, all preserves, including dog parks, will be closed on Dec. 25.
Mark your calendar for exciting 2025 events
The Forest Preserve District's 2025 calendar is chock full of exciting events and exhibitions ranging from Eagle Watch and a Smokey Bear art exhibition in January to Pelican Party and Woods Walk in the fall.