August 11, 2020
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,...
Catching Nature
Read about people who catch nature in DuPage forest preserves.
Recreation (4)
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.
April 22, 2020
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Bob Bates is an outdoorsman who takes his cameras with him everywhere he goes. He grew up in Carol Stream, graduated from Eastern Illinois University and then married his wife,...
April 10, 2020
Man Reclaims His Health through Nature
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Michael Reher turned to nature to reclaim his health, but it ended up giving him so much more.