Reconnect With Nature

Come on a seed collecting adventure

This month's episode of 'The Buzz' highlights seed collecting and then dives into some key differences of often confused species

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WHAT TO DO

Get moving

WHERE TO GO

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Holiday Nature Crafts at Hidden Oaks Nature Center

December 9

Kids’ Corner Crafts

December 9

‘Golden Opportunity’ After Hours

December 14

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IN THE NEWS

Don't hibernate, recreate this winter!

The Forest Preserve District offers a variety of recreational opportunities in winter including hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. With more than 135 miles of trails, 40 preserves, two sled hills and six dog parks, there are many ways to stay active.

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Five ways to make the holidays more eco-friendly

The holidays are a festive time — a season to eat, drink and be merry. But all that merriment can create a lot of excess waste.

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Nature detectives at work tracking rare species

A team of detectives found or identified a globally rare moth, a state-endangered orchid, a possible first sighting of a plant in Illinois and a mystery moth.

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