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The exhibition consists of iconic photos of the artist and her home and garden; reproductions of several of her paintings; and information about native Mexican plants, festivities, food and drink.

Include a bit of 'Frida Kahlo's Garden' in your home landscape by adding succulents to the mix.

Coyote mating and pupping seasons are near so it's important to take steps to prevent potential conflicts.

She's the latest addition to the Blanding's turtle exhibit at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

Interpretive aides present, organize and help develop educational and interpretive programs for school groups, youth groups and the public, while event volunteers provide assistance or a special skill at District events and/or programs.

When Ruth Meyer retired after more than 40 years as a hair dresser, she made it a goal to give back to her community through volunteering.

In order to let the good things thrive, it's important to manage the landscape and remove the invasives.

Art historian Adriana Zavala discusses the origins of the 'Frida Kahlo's Garden' exhibition opening at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.

Barbara Parisi of Channahon snapped the fuzzy duo at McKinley Woods.

This is the 23rd consecutive year the District has received the award from the Government Finance Officers Association.

The money will be used to support two traveling exhibits and a juried art show.

For the public’s safety, some preserves may remain closed immediately after a winter weather event as District staff work to plow the roadways to make travel less hazardous.

Planned path improvements are part of a larger project to extend Hollywood/Houbolt Road south to Route 6 and across the Des Plaines River.

Learn more about booking a wedding at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, including tips on how to hold a greener affair, at open house on January 19.

Educational resource loan kits provide tools, books, specimens and learning guides on 11 nature topics.