July 27, 2020
Wildlife Myths: Can Frogs Give You Warts?
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Many of us have been discouraged from getting a closer look at a frog by someone claiming that handling a frog can give you warts.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County welcomes more than 6.2 million visitors a year; and manages nearly 26,000 acres in 60 forest preserves containing prairies, woodlands and wetlands.
July 22, 2020
Attracting Swallowtails to Your Garden
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Swallowtail butterflies are some of the largest, showiest butterflies found in Illinois. A visit from one in your garden is always a welcome delight.
July 22, 2020
Where the Native Wild Things Are
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Somewhere, in a relatively small section of Blackwell Forest Preserve nestled along Mack Road, lies a special place where native plants grow.
July 8, 2020
Do Only Female Mosquitoes Bite?
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Many people are surprised to learn that only female mosquitos bite animals and humans.
June 17, 2020
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
“Nature is to be found in her entirety nowhere more than in her smallest creatures.”~ Pliny the Elder
June 1, 2020
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Danada Equestrian Center welcomed a foal on Monday, May 25 at 5:45 a.m.
May 4, 2020
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
There are so many things that make moms special — they go the extra mile for their kids, know just what they need, and are fierce protectors of their wee ones.
March 27, 2020
DuPage Forest Preserve District's Wonder Women
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’d like to tip our hat to the women who work at the DuPage Forest Preserve District.
March 24, 2020
Willowbrook Staff Reunite Owl Family
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
A great horned owlet was reunited with its family in a North Aurora tree after it fell out of its nest.
March 17, 2020
Turning to Nature in a Time of Turmoil
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Many of us are staying in our homes as the COVID-19 global pandemic has led to quarantines, closures and social distancing.
March 9, 2020
Women's Vote Helped Win the Case for DuPage Forest Preserves
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
More than 100 years ago, women played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
March 5, 2020
Donors' Gift Brings Horses to Danada Equestrian Center
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Danada Equestrian Center recently welcomed two new additions to the herd, Percheron-quarter horses named Daisy (age 6) and Babe (age 5). The two mares’ arrival to the center were...
February 26, 2020
Kline Creek Farm Welcomes Cotswold Sheep into Fold
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
The first Cotswold longwool lambs are being born at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago, after the 1890s living history farm welcomed five ewes and a ram into its fold last fall.
February 20, 2020
Get Healthy With Forest Therapy
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Looking for new ways to improve wellness and promote relaxation this winter? Try forest therapy! Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, forest therapy involves taking...
February 3, 2020
Rare Northern Goshawk Released from Willowbrook
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
A spirited juvenile northern goshawk eagerly regained its freedom Thursday after being nursed back to health at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn.
January 23, 2020
District Rolls Out New Electric Vehicles
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
The DuPage Forest Preserve District is looking to add up to four more electric and hybrid vehicles to its award-winning fleet this year, after having much success with two...
January 16, 2020
Ecologists Shed Light on Issues Facing Oaks
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Trail users at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve will soon see more forest through the trees along the southern portion of the preserve’s Green Heron trail.
December 23, 2019
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Thanks to the dedicated staff at the Forest Preserve District’s Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, a now-healthy short-eared owl has made its way back home in the wild in...
December 18, 2019
Birding in Blustery Winter Pays Off
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Savvy birders know that the coldest months can be some of the hottest times for backyard birding. You can attract birds to your yard by providing them with food, water and...
November 7, 2019
DuPage Forest Police Get an Eye in the Sky
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
DuPage Forest Preserve Police are adding a thermal-imaging drone to the police force to help improve response and recovery time in the Forest Preserve District’s more than 60...