The conservation organization has big plans to get people out of the house and into nature, hopefully sparking a life-long love affair. ...
Natural Land Institute is serious about engaging children with nature, and its new-look summer program makes it easy for the whole family to get some fresh air. ...
Natural Land Institute purchased this preserve 20 years ago and restored it into wetlands, woodlands and prairies. Today, many animal and plant species call this soothing landscape home. ...
“Party on the Prairie” serves as a major fundraiser for Nygren Wetland Preserve, but it also gives visitors a chance to explore the soothing landscape. Learn what’s in store for this year’s event and find out how you can get involved. ...
Thanks to one man’s devotion to our region’s ecology, Natural Land Institute has spent six decades protecting the wildlife habitat, wetlands and scenic beauty inherent to northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. ...
Researchers have caught up with Mom’s admonition to “Go outside and play!” Discover some new programs that encourage us to reap the full benefits of some of the highest-quality natural areas in the Midwest. ...
Check out these unique destinations that reflect the genuine character of our region. ...
Our woodlands bear little resemblance to the original forests encountered by settlers here in the 1800s. But to understand the fate of the forests and the plants and animals within, we must see them as complex ecosystems. ...
Celebrate our area's rich wildlife at this special benefit for the Natural Land Institute. Discover how you can submit art or join in the fun. ...
We all live here for a reason, and some of us are downright passionate about life in our region. Meet 24 residents who represent many walks of life in our communities, and see why they call this place home. ...