Chicago Nature Now! Alert June 1, 2017 “Chicago nature info and news to help you discover the region’s finest natural wonders and to plan your Chicago nature trip.”   Here’s what’s happening in Chicago nature: Plan a trip this weekend to experience lupine-covered dunes, a wetland of blue flag iris, and a sand prairie possibly...

Chicago Nature Now! Alert May 25, 2017 “Chicago nature info and news to help you discover the region’s finest natural wonders and to plan your Chicago nature trip.”   Here’s what’s happening in Chicago nature, just in time for a Memorial Day Adventure!   THERE’S A LOT OF NATURE TO SEE THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. TWO NEW...

Chicago Nature Now! Alert May 19, 2017 “Chicago nature info and news to help you discover the region’s finest natural wonders and to plan your Chicago nature trip.”   Here’s what’s happening in Chicago nature, right now!   THE PRAIRIES BEGIN TO FLOWER AS MANY WOODLANDS FADE. THANK YOU TO MY SCOUTS: First of all, I’d like...

Chicago Nature Now! Alert May 11, 2017 “Chicago nature info and news to help you discover the region’s finest natural wonders.”   Here’s what’s happening in Chicago nature, right now!   SPRING WOODLANDS ARE GREEN, LUSH, AND BLOOMING! AND THE PRAIRIES ARE STARTING TO FLOWER. WOODLAND HIGHLIGHTS: Discover the white waxy flower...

Chicago Nature Now! Alert May 3, 2017 “Chicago nature info and news to help you discover the region’s finest natural wonders.”   Here’s what’s happening in Chicago nature, right now!   MUCH LIKE LAST WEEK, THE SPRING WOODLANDS ARE LUSH AND AT PEAK FLOWERING! This report is a repeat of last week’s, but with a couple...