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.
Catching Nature
Read about people who catch nature in DuPage forest preserves.
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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 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
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....
August 7, 2019
Couple Catches Nature through Volunteering
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Bruce and Kathy DudzikTrail watch volunteers
Kathy and I are both retired, but we like to remain active. We each volunteer for various organizations both together and...
July 12, 2019
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Connie SchmidtOutdoor enthusiast
I have lived in Warrenville in DuPage County since 1982, raising two children with my husband Michael. We board horses and have chickens, dogs and...
June 25, 2019
Finding a Sweet Spot for Nature
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Alicia DonovanVolunteer beekeeper
I'm a volunteer beekeeper at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. I’ve been part of their beekeeping program for over a year. I got interested in...