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Catching Nature

Read about people who catch nature in DuPage forest preserves.

    February 12, 2020

    Woman Catches Nature through iPhoneography

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Dawn BertucaNature iPhoneographer

    I’m a lifelong DuPage resident, wife and mother. In the past, I was editor of a photography magazine, a creative director, freelance marketing...

    January 30, 2020

    Man and His Dog Glide on Trails

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Sean SeamonAll-Season Nature Lover

    I am originally from Minnesota, but work for The Department of Energy at Argonne National Laboratory brought me to the area.

    January 15, 2020

    Man Enjoys Exploring the Preserves

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Daryl Kellenberger loves nature, and he loves sharing the beauty of nature with others through his photography and Instagram page @daryl.k.

    December 10, 2019

    Nature Comes Naturally for Woman

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Lynette KleisnerNature comes naturally

    I've always been interested in nature and wildlife. I've been the videographer at Brookfield Zoo for 13 years, and my husband and I have one...

    November 25, 2019

    Nature Through His Lens

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    If you follow the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on social media or spend much time on dupageforest.org, you’ve probably seen nature through his lens. Local hobby...

    November 15, 2019

    Woodridge Man Has Eagle Eye to the Sky

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Jeff Smith braves howling winds and brutal cold to scour the skies for migrating hawks from atop the Greene Valley scenic overlook, and he wouldn't have it any other way.

    October 30, 2019

    Aurora Woman Makes Up for Lost Time

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    April Green is making up for lost time. After living in DuPage County for 32 years, she decided 2019 was the year to discover DuPage forest preserves.

    October 10, 2019

    Glen Ellyn Man Has Deep Roots to Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Bruce Blake spent much of his childhood playing outside. But he credits an aunt with teaching him to appreciate nature.

    September 19, 2019

    Nature Helps Woman Find Inner Peace

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Petra Sliwiak knew she had to change her life. At 40 years old she faced myriad health issues, suffered from depression and couldn’t sleep

    September 12, 2019

    Raised With Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Nina Hulet is changing her world. She’s got an old soul and a bright future, and her enthusiasm for life and nature are infectious.