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Robert Ridgway: When Amateur Bird Watching Became a Rigorous Science

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Forest Preserve completes first major land purchase under new capital plan

The Forest Preserve District has acquired 241 acres in Custer Township as the first major purchase of its 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program. The land expands protected open space and offers future potential for recreation and restoration.

Wild Relatives: The capybara

What wallows like a pig, swims like a hippo and looks like a giant guinea pig? A capybara, the largest rodent in the world.

'Into the Wild' art exhibit blends nature and creativity

The “Into the Wild Art Exhibition” runs July 5 through Aug. 30 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook. The free exhibit showcases nature-themed art by local artists from the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces.