Catching Nature

Teacher Immerses Herself in Nature

on Jan 3, 2022 2:19:26 PM By | Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | 0 Comments | Locations Trails Health and wellness Recreation Take 5 Nature

Nicola Germann is an educator, most recently in elementary education, including general education, special education, and English Language learners. She has also taught and coordinated coursework and corporate training for German, French, Spanish, Latin, and English as a Second Language at the community college level.

Love of Nature Fuels Woman's Activism

on Nov 30, 2021 10:57:01 AM By | Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | 0 Comments | Locations Community partnership Recreation Plants Take 5 Conservation Nature native plant

One of the paths Lonnie Morris took into nature was gardening as a kid with her father. Her family’s history of gardening has roots in her grandfather’s strawberry farm. Her father expanded what he learned from the farm with a family vegetable garden at Morris’ childhood home.

Girl Bonds with Horses, Nature

on Nov 2, 2021 2:24:58 PM By | Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | 0 Comments | Locations Recreation Take 5 Nature horse Danada Equestrian Center donate Donor

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

Man Feels Spiritual Connection to Nature

on Oct 6, 2021 9:45:29 AM By | Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | 0 Comments | Insider Locations Health and wellness Recreation Take 5 Nature Donor

Bryon Pulliam has been a public high school special needs educator for nearly 20 years. In that time, he has also worked in various levels of sport and recreation, from middle school athletics to professional.

Artist Paints His Vision of Nature

on Aug 31, 2021 3:44:32 PM By | Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | 0 Comments | Insider Locations Health and wellness Recreation Volunteer Take 5 Nature

After working for 45 years as an architect, Ratindra Das took up painting in retirement. He’s now a nationally known artist, educator and juror who travels the world leading painting workshops and seminars.

Man Finds Peace Among Horses, Nature

on Aug 10, 2021 9:41:28 AM By | Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | 0 Comments | Insider Locations Health and wellness Recreation Volunteer Take 5 Wildlife Nature horse

When Lazaro Lara is struggling with something — be it his physical, emotional, psychological health or even social well-being, working with the Danada horses as a volunteer is his happy place. His face beams with joy as he brushes and cares for the horses.