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People of the Preserves: August 2021
...people who love nature and care for the Preserves. Photo by Kris DaPra. Sai Ramakrishna “I used to be research faculty at Northwestern University in theoretical chemistry, but I was... -
Increasing Connections to Nature: Trickster Cultural Center and the Forest Preserves of Cook County
...Forest Preserves and Trickster, their staff shared some of their community needs, including a place to host nature camps where families and youth can explore and connect with nature. Together,... -
Volunteer Newsletter: Nature in Focus
...give nature photography a try. Kris DaPra How did you get into nature photography? Kris DaPra: As a child I camped and backpacked extensively across the US and Canada. My father... -
Wild Indigo: Adventures in the Calumet Region
...visited the historic recreated cabins at Sand Ridge Nature Center “to discuss [African-American first resident of Chicago] Jean Baptiste DuSable, and what he experienced,” and participated in the Nature Block... -
Nicor Natural Gas Pipeline Relocation & Busse Woods Restoration
Nicor Gas has retired two pipelines (built in 1958 and 1970) that cut through the Busse Forest Nature Preserve at Busse Woods. They have reconstructed these pipelines along the I-90... -
Nature Express Bus Provides Free Rides to Nature
...in Chicago, as well as opportunities for civic engagement and recreation. The Forest Preserves Nature Express Bus program has become a valuable resource to this small organization. “The Nature Express... -
Let Nature Be Your Muse and Inspire Artistic Creation
...Series Open Nature Play Day Jul 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Nature Open Mic Night Jul 12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Art in Nature View Calendar... -
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Appoints “Next Century Conservation Plan” Commission
...nation, with a mission to preserve land so nature would remain an integral part of Cook County life for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of its residents,” Preckwinkle said. “One... -
Centennial History Series: An Interview With Dwight Perkins’ Grandsons
...growing rapidly, it seems to have caught hold. How has Perkins’ legacy influenced your own appreciation of nature? DHP II: It’s hard to say how much my grandfather had to do... -
Green Since 1915—And Going Greener
...land acquisitions, and have removed many that no longer serve a purpose. Such demolitions have reclaimed land for nature and reduced the energy needed to heat and maintain these buildings....