Catching Nature

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 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. 

March 25, 2020

Nature is a Classroom for Teacher

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Kiel Smith is a firm believer that there is much to learn from nature. The science teacher at Metea Valley High School in Aurora is also a steward of the Forest Preserve...

March 11, 2020

Woman Turns To Preserves for Exercise, Adventure

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Growing up in Minnesota, Marie Biemesderfer has always been drawn to water and nature. She remembers discovering how things came to life after in the spring after a long winter...

February 28, 2020

Nature Inspires Woman in Many Ways

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Judith Horsley believes in teaching by example. She and her husband, Michael, planted native gardens at their West Chicago home and their church, both of which are now certified...

February 12, 2020

Woman Catches Nature through iPhoneography

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Dawn BertucaNature iPhoneographer

I’m a lifelong DuPage resident, wife and mother. In the past, I was editor of a photography magazine, a creative director, freelance marketing...

January 30, 2020

Man and His Dog Glide on Trails

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Sean SeamonAll-Season Nature Lover

I am originally from Minnesota, but work for The Department of Energy at Argonne National Laboratory brought me to the area.

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.

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...