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Catching Nature

Read about people who catch nature in DuPage forest preserves.

    Danada Equestrian Center

    July 21, 2022

    Artist Inspired by Danada Horses

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Volunteering at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton the last six years has been a blessing for Deb Yatka.

    March 31, 2022

    Horses Bond Woman to Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Erika Hoffmann has developed quite a bond with Austin, a mustang at Danada Equestrian Center, since she started volunteering in 2021.

    November 2, 2021

    Girl Bonds with Horses, Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    At 10 years old, Tessa Burritt has a full schedule. The fifth grader’s interests include softball, basketball, karate, art and horses.

    May 20, 2020

    Soccer Family Gets a Kick Out of Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Amber KlimekFamily Gets Kick Out of Nature

    We are a family of four: Carlos, Amber, Diego (9) and Lula (7) Klimek. We are a soccer, travel and nature-loving family.

    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

    August 29, 2019

    Naturopathic Doctor Rooted in Plants

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Lorinda SorensenNaturopathic Doctor

    I’m originally from Washington state, having lived in both a rural area, near the hills and rivers of the Cascade Mountains, and urban Seattle....

    June 6, 2019

    Trees, Photography and History Root Woman in Nature

    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    Heidi CarpenterHistory buff, nature photographer, tree lover

    I’ve loved nature from the time I was a small child. I moved from the north suburbs to Chicago to go to Columbia...