During the transition from winter to spring, some types of trees begin to produce large amounts of tree sap. Trees, like sugar maples, don't do this just so humans can make syrup though. This sugary liquid is meant to give trees the energy they need to produce their first flowers and leaves of the year. […]
As we get ready to welcome spring and as the weather warms up (hopefully!), we begin to make our way back to Whistler Woods to check out the birds residing and passing by. Whistler Woods borders the Little Calumet River and is host to an oak woodland, so you are able to see birds such […]
As we get ready to welcome spring and as the weather warms up (hopefully!), we begin to make our way back to Whistler Woods to check out the birds residing and passing by. Whistler Woods borders the Little Calumet River and is host to an oak woodland, so you are able to see birds such […]
This event has passed. Celebrate the wonderous world of nature photography with the Friends community. "The Preserves in Pixels: A Virtual Photo Exhibit and Panel Discussion" is Thursday, March 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Join us in honoring the winners of the 12th Annual Photo Contest. You'll enjoy a slideshow of all the winning photos […]
As we get ready to welcome spring and as the weather warms up (hopefully!), we begin to make our way back to Whistler Woods to check out the birds residing and passing by. Whistler Woods borders the Little Calumet River and is host to an oak woodland, so you are able to see birds such […]
As we get ready to welcome spring and as the weather warms up (hopefully!), we begin to make our way back to Whistler Woods to check out the birds residing and passing by. Whistler Woods borders the Little Calumet River and is host to an oak woodland, so you are able to see birds such […]
ALL HIKES IN THIS SERIES ARE FREE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY. The second hike in our series is at Forest Glen Woods, just up the river from LaBagh. Forest Glen is another urban forest preserve and it has many similarities to LaBagh Woods. Most of the site has been altered by human activities that included cattle […]
As we welcome spring and the weather warms up, we head to Whistler Woods to check out the birds residing and passing by. Whistler Woods borders the Little Calumet River and is host to an oak woodland, so you are able to see birds such as the Great Blue Heron, Double-Crested Cormorant, Red-Headed Woodpecker, among […]
As we welcome spring and the weather warms up, we head to Whistler Woods to check out the birds residing and passing by. Whistler Woods borders the Little Calumet River and is host to an oak woodland, so you are able to see birds such as the Great Blue Heron, Double-Crested Cormorant, Red-Headed Woodpecker, among […]
There are so many different ways you can enjoy being out in the forest preserves! Join us at Beaubien Woods as Donisha Reed, of Wealthy Living Coaching and Consulting, LLC, guides us in a meditation and gentle yoga by Flatfoot Lake. We will then take a short walk to observe the natural space around us. […]
