Catching Nature

September 9, 2020

Man Hikes, Bikes and Photographs Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Ryan Kadolph has trekked countless miles through DuPage forest preserves on his bicycle. But that’s not the only way he enjoys nature and the preserves. He’s also into...

August 26, 2020

Man's Love of Nature Started with Scouting

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Zach Ewoldt first discovered DuPage forest preserves as a Cub Scout, but he’s been surrounded by them his whole life.

August 11, 2020

Woman Finds Refuge in Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Anna TestoneRetired Teacher Turns Birder

I am a retired teacher. I have 2 daughters and 3 amazing grandchildren that I try to inspire to get out in nature. I like to bike, run,...

July 30, 2020

Hobby Photographer Turns Citizen Naturalist

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Meet Dori Wagner Eldridge, a Naperville woman who loves photographing and learning about the world around her. She's also a wife and proud mother to two teenagers — a son in...

July 14, 2020

Man Turns to Nature for Herpetology

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Joey CavataioOld-School Natural Historian

I work as a food scientist, but deep down I’m an old-school natural historian and serious student of herpetology.

July 2, 2020

Man Loves Exploring the Preserves

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Greg ProngerNature Explorer

I married my childhood sweetheart, Deb, and we settled down in Naperville in 1984 and raised a family of six kids (2 boys, 4 girls). We now have 7...

June 16, 2020

Long-Distance Cyclist Tours Preserves

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Isabel Reyes-ToddLong-distance cyclist

I have a passion for long-distance endurance cycling on gravel roads. I love seeing new landscapes and sharing the experience with old and...

June 4, 2020

Preserves Provide Training Ground for Runner

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Melissa GarloughRunner Sprints Through Preserves

I am blessed as a mom of three children: Emma (15), Kaitlyn (13), and Lorelai (9). I am a professional home organizer and own my...

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.

May 7, 2020

Woman Relishes 'Gift' of Nature

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Emily Tipping has lived in Warrenville since 2004. "I’m an outdoor lover — hiking, casual birdwatching, gardening, and bicycling," she said.