Ready to get back outside? We sure are! Please join the Friends community for one of our "mini" bird walks at Kickapoo Woods Forest Preserve in Riverdale, led by the Chicago Audubon Society. Considering the weather, this bird walk will only be an hour and a half rather than the usual three hours, hence "mini." […]
Please join the Friends community for our annual photo exhibit - one of our favorite events of the year - but with a whole new twist! Reserve your spot now for "The Preserves in Pixels: A Virtual Photo Exhibit and Panel Discussion" to be held live on Thursday, March 4, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We'll […]
*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* Many wood decomposing mushrooms - like Turkey Tail, Giraffe Spots, and Trembling Merulius - can survive - and even continue to grow - throughout […]
Have you ever experienced the healing and relaxing benefits of birding? Join Friends and Chicago Audubon Society for an early bird walk at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve. We will be […]
Whistler Woods contains oaks up to 300 years old, but invasive brush prevents their acorns from sprouting. Come join a volunteer group that will cut back the invasives and improve […]
*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* Discover the healing aspects of the forest preserves. Did you know that spending just 20 minutes in a forest preserve, park, or green space […]
Have you ever experienced the healing and relaxing benefits of birding? Join Friends and Chicago Audubon Society for an early bird walk at Kickapoo Woods Forest Preserve. We will be […]
*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! […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
Whistler Woods contains oaks up to 300 years old, but invasive brush prevents their acorns from sprouting. Come join a volunteer group that will cut back the invasives and improve […]
