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Visit LaBagh Woods to Enjoy One of Chicago’s Best Birdwatching Spots
BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG Here are some crazy numbers about LaBagh Woods. Birders have recorded more than 220 bird species (according to eBird) in only 80 acres of natural areas and 80 acres of picnic groves at this beloved nature spot (Entrance: N. Cicero Avenue, north of W. … Continue reading Visit LaBagh Woods to Enjoy One of Chicago’s Best Birdwatching Spots
Visit Skokie River Nature Preserve for Great Birding, Hiking, and Wildflower Views
BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG White trillium blooms were everywhere in Shaw Woods at Skokie River Nature Preserve in Lake Forest, Illinois. I felt like I could stay there all-day soaking in the blooms and the silence of the woods. I also saw prairie trilliums, bristly buttercups, Virginia bluebells, … Continue reading Visit Skokie River Nature Preserve for Great Birding, Hiking, and Wildflower Views
Remembering Pete Kastanes, the Founder and Host of Vanished Chicagoland Stories
BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG I’m taking a quick break from covering nature in Chicagoland to celebrate the life of Pete Kastanes, a beloved Chicago podcaster who passed away this weekend. More articles about nature in the Chicago area coming soon, including coverage of LaBagh Woods and Sardeson Forest … Continue reading Remembering Pete Kastanes, the Founder and Host of Vanished Chicagoland Stories
Remembering Peanut
BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG I’m taking a quick break from nature in Chicagoland to celebrate the life of Peanut, one of our family guinea pigs, who passed away this week. More articles about nature in Chicagoland coming soon. Our guinea pig, Peanut, died yesterday evening after a short … Continue reading Remembering Peanut