Will County Forest Preserve District Hosts Spring Migration Celebration

Participants can learn the secrets of these birds’ extraordinary journeys during guided hikes, family activities and presentations. Read More »

Flourish: Chicago Botanic Garden at 50

Starting May 13 through September 25, members, visitors, and program participants are invited to celebrate 50 years of the Garden connecting people to the natural world. Read More »

Volunteers Needed for Annual Chicago Area June Bird Count

For the past 20 years, these surveys have provided vital information for understanding the population trends of the key species. Most importantly, this detailed data is used by forest preserve districts and other land managers to identify their properties’ most critical preservation and restoration needs. Read More »

Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World

How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic. Read More »

Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters

Growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio. Read More »

Northeast Illinois Rookeries Show Real Lives of Local Herons, Egrets and Cormorants

Senior wildlife biologist Chris Anchor has been studying rookeries—places where egrets, herons and cormorants nest communally—for decades. Like no other species in the region, these birds offer humans a chance to watch them court, build nests and raise young, says writer Sheryl De Vore. Read More »

Recipe: Spring Lettuce ~ a Gluten-free Healthy Addition to Lunch, from Tiffany Hinton

Lettuce is high in vitamin A, vitamin K and water, and it's in season at Chicago area farmers markets and in our gardens starting this month. Here is an easy and tasty recipe from Tiffany Hinton to enjoy the first fresh, crisp lettuce of the season. Read More »