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Building a Bird-friendly Backyard (Zoom webinar)

February 26

Smokey Bear: Trivia Night at the Museum

February 27

Mammal Madness

March 1

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Nature Foundation’s $48,800 donation funds Forest Preserve’s conservation, education efforts

The Nature Foundation of Will County's latest donation to the Forest Preserve District helped fund conservation efforts at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, bus scholarships for field trips and the Smokey Bear painting exhibition on display at Forest Preserve visitors centers through March 2.

'Be a Trailblazer' with me and reap the rewards of nature

The best reward when deciding to 'Be a Trailblazer' is a much-needed mental health reset as well as the physical benefits of being outdoors.

Nature curiosity: How do deer stay warm in winter?

Deer can't escape the cold during a long, harsh winter, so how do they survive? They rely on a combination of adaptations and behavioral changes to make it through the cold winter months.