Great Horned Owl Nesting Season
Great horned owls are one of the apex predators of Cook County. Sometimes known as "the tiger of the skies," they grow large, relying on their size and strength to […]
Great horned owls are one of the apex predators of Cook County. Sometimes known as "the tiger of the skies," they grow large, relying on their size and strength to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eggers is a mosaic of wooded ridges where spring wildflowers thrive and narrow wetlands are filled with sedges, marsh grasses, and waterfowl. Help remove invasive species that threaten to crowd […]
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 […]
Help restore habitat for plants and wildlife at this historic forest preserve. Blue Star Woods was once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp and a WWII Prisoner of […]
Help us remove woody invasive species! They deplete the health of the soil, don’t allow native plants to grow and thrive, and severely affect the health of the ecosystem they […]
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 […]
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 […]
What to expect on the hike: Come explore the beautiful Whister Woods, home to the Major Taylor Trail. Whistler is also home to many bird species. Spring migration is right […]
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 […]
What to expect on the hike: Come explore the beautiful Whister Woods, home to the Major Taylor Trail. Whistler is also home to many bird species. Spring migration is right […]