*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* Colorful flowers and attractive scents capture our attention through much of the year. But the real force of plant life is found in seeds! As you traverse winter trails covered by layers of snow and ice, a hidden world beneath your feet is busy preparing for the coming of […]
Please join Friends of the Forest Preserves and Chicago Audubon Society on one of our FREE bi-weekly birding walks at Kickapoo Woods! Experience the healing and relaxing benefits of being out in nature, while observing the birds migrating north. We will meet at Kickapoo Woods Forest Preserve, at the parking lot by the trail leading […]
*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* In the summer we might see, hear, and feel them everywhere - the buzz of a bee, the bright and contrasting colors of a butterfly, or the surprising bite of a mosquito. But once winter hits, where do all the insects go? Interestingly, the diverse habitats in our forest […]
Spring Ephemerals are wildflowers that appear for only a few weeks each year, so you need to be alert if you're going to sneak a peek. You can find them throughout the forest preserves in Cook County at various times from early April through early June. Look for spring beauty, blood root, Virginia bluebells, and […]
Have you ever tried "Forest Bathing"? Want to experience nature in a deeper way? Join us for an upcoming walk at Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve! We will be using an audio-guide created by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. This audio-guided hike, titled "Belonging", is an opportunity to slow down, relax, and enjoy the sensory […]
