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Where the Wildflowers Are: Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve

March 20

Take a Break with Warblers (Zoom webinar)

March 20

Spring Break Staycation: Wetland Wonders

March 26

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IN THE NEWS

Chapman named incoming executive director by Board

Deputy Director Tracy Chapman of Shorewood will be promoted to executive director in May when current Executive Director Ralph Schultz of Plainfield retires after 32 years with the Forest Preserve District.

Happening now: Chorus frogs are loudly seeking mates

If you venture out into the preserves these days, there's a good chance you'll hear chorus frogs making a racket as they call out looking for a mate.

Be a Trailblazer prizes provide more ways for winners to enjoy nature

Cold weather didn't deter hundreds of people from joining the Forest Preserve's inaugural Be a Trailblazer experience. Around 900 participants completed 14,000 nature-themed missions to reap the benefits of being outside and qualify to win dozens of prizes.