Come to the 2023 Wild Things Conference scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 in Rosemont at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The event is designed for nature enthusiasts like yourself. You’ll learn about our region’s wondrous flora, fauna, and natural history from dozens of passionate presenters, including myself.

This is our final wildflower forecast of the season and our Fall Color Preview. It’s time to experience the final blooms of the season and to plan your fall color outings around Chicago.

Get out and experience the final dramatic blooms of the year. September is the Month of Gold in many of our prairies and oak savannas, but actually offer a variety of colors from pinks and purple to rusts and reds.

September is the Month of Gold as the sunflowers and goldenrods steal the shows. However, while some preserves turn to gold, while others paint themselves with pink and purple. Immerse yourself in the colorful, whimsical, wonderful world of Chicago nature.

September is the Month of Gold, but it’s mostly a kaleidoscope. Some preserves turn to gold, while others paint themselves with pink and purple. Immerse yourself in the colorful, whimsical, wonderful world of Chicago nature.

Immerse yourself in the colorful, whimsical, wonderful world of nature. As September approaches, some prairies turn to gold, while others are painted pink and purple. Visit nature for scenes you will always remember.