Wild Edible Plants 6-Part Seasonal Course Taught by Pat Armstrong Join native plant educator and wild edibles expert Pat Armstrong for an immersive 6-day course on Wild Edible Plants of the Midwest. You can register for individual classes or the full series. Click here for more information and to register. Continue reading "Wild Edible Plants 6-Part Seasonal Course Taught by Pat Armstrong"
This month I visited the East Branch Forest Preserve in Glendale Heights. There are several trails, lakes, and an off-leash dog park. Continue reading "Take a Hike: East Branch Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve in Winfield. At this site, there are multiple trails to explore and some good Fall color to see. Continue reading "Take a Hike: West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the York Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. At this site, there are several trails and picnic areas. Continue reading "Take a Hike: York Woods Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Burlington Park Forest Preserve in Naperville. At this site, there is a short trail along with a picnic area. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Burlington Park Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Maple Grove Forest Preserve in Downers Grove. At this site, there are two main trails (with parks at both ends) to explore and a variety of secondary trails. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Maple Grove Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. While there is so much to do and see, for this trip, I visited three different locations on the east side, all conveniently close to one another. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Morton Arboretum"
This month I visited the Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve in Addison. At this site there are two looped trails to explore. The site also offers fishing and picnicking. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve"
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"
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"