Oct 29, 2021 ● By Sheryl DeVore
November can seem gloomy as flowers and leaves turn brown and drop to the ground. But there’s plenty to see, enjoy and learn from nature in gratitude and joy this month in the Chicago area.
Sep 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore
Eight native oak species are common in the Chicago region. These include bur, white and red oak, which grow in harmony with shagbark hickories and other trees where hundreds of other species of plants and animals can thrive. Writer Sheryl DeVore explores how local groups are working to protect and help oak trees to once again thrive in the Chicago area.