This month I visited Oldfield Oaks Forest Preserve in Darien. At this site there are two looped trails to explore as well as an off-leash dog park. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Oldfield Oaks Forest Preserve"
This month I visited Spring Creek Reservoir in Bloomingdale which offers a looped trail around the reservoir as well as an up-close look at the spillway controlling the flow of water into the reservoir. This site also offers the opportunity to fish and picnic. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Spring Creek Reservoir"
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Click here for a list of items discussed at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County meeting in March of 2024 compiled by Connie Schmidt of the River Prairie Group of the Sierra Club and edited by Wendy Vernon. Here are links to meeting notes from previous meetings: February 2024 Forest Preserve Report January 2024 […] Continue reading "Forest Preserve District Of DuPage County Report March 2024"
My visit this month was to Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove which offers two main trails: Eagle Lake Trail and Round Meadow Lake Trail (each approx. 1 mile in length). The trails wind past several bodies of water and the multiple bridges offer good views of wetland plant life. In addition to the walking trails, the preserve also offers the opportunity to picnic, boat, and fish. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Hidden Lake Forest Preserve"
