Stop and Smell the Milkweed
You've probably heard the saying "stop and smell the roses," but what about the milkweed? Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) begins blooming in June and hits its peak in July. Their […]
You've probably heard the saying "stop and smell the roses," but what about the milkweed? Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) begins blooming in June and hits its peak in July. Their […]
Please join us as we explore the flora and fauna of LaBagh Woods this summer. We will look for birds as well as odonates, dragonflies, and damselflies. Let’s see how […]
This site protects a large area of one of the rarest plant communities in Illinois, known as a Northern Flatwoods. Flatwoods are found where a dense layer of clay lies […]
Escape the stresses of urban and suburban life for a couple of hours on the Linne Woods trails. Experience the beauty and peace of nature with all your senses in […]
The Skokie River and Middle Fork of the Chicago River come together to give Watersmeet Woods its name. But Watersmeet is also a wet place with numerous special types of […]
Start your day in an active way! Join us for a 2 mile walking workout and stretching experience on the Major Taylor Trail at Whistler Woods in Riverdale. The hike […]
Collect seeds with us, enjoy the benefits of being out in nature, and do your part to help our forest preserves thrive! Seed collection is a vital part of ecological […]
On this walk, we will explore a rare, ecological gem located right here, in Northbrook! Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is part woodland and part savanna. We’ll have time to identify […]
Collect seeds with us, enjoy the benefits of being out in nature, and do your part to help our forest preserves thrive! Seed collection is a vital part of ecological […]
Please join us for a therapeutic and immersive experience as we bathe our senses in nature with Jessica Rodriguez of Reciprocal Forest Bathing. Forest Bathing is a research-based practice used […]
Collect seeds with us, enjoy the benefits of being out in nature, and do your part to help our forest preserves thrive! Seed collection is a vital part of ecological […]
Join Friends of the Forest Preserves, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, and University of Illinois Extension for yoga at Whistler Woods. All levels and ages welcome and no experience […]