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Editor's
Note: No Little Plan, by Debra Shore.
The
Chicago Wilderness Plan
A
great future for nature and people: that's the plan of 98
regional organizations that form the consortium called Chicago
Wilderness. Here are key recommendations of the plan, and
how you can help.
A
Green Vision for Chicago
Chicago Wilderness interviews Richard M. Daley, Mayor. "We
need to soften the cities. Neighborhoods need nature...The
big national parks are wonderful...But how about what's
in your back yard?"
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Nature
Chicago: An ambitious
program of the Chicago Department of Environment and
Chicago Park District will enhance the city's natural
environment and quality of life. |
Birds
and the Habitat:
What works for local avians
by Sheryl De Vore
Restore the right kinds of plants, water, and wet/dry cycles,
and birds will come.
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DEPARTMENTS
Into
the Wild
Six nature preserves for you to explore in the Chicago area:
Where to bike for 20 miles, meander with kids, marvel at ancient
oaks.
Natural
Events — this season's highlights
 Meet
Your Neighbors
Letters
to the Editor
For
and against a dead deer photo. No sacred cows. Inspiration from
teachers and flowering shinleaf.
Guest
Essay
Plan McMahon: Insights of a
steward, by Joe Neumann.
News
from the Wild — news and events.
Reading
Pictures: Destruction or resurrection? by Steve Packard.
Family
Quiz Game
Parting
Shot — Puppet show at Wolf Road Prairie.
Habitat
machines: Our species has great power. Now there's a plan
to use it wisely.
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