Spring 2003

News of the Wild

Citizen Scientist Data Helps Prioritize Wetland Conservation

Christmas Bird Count Confirms Some Dramatic Declines

 
 

Wetland restoration along
Brewster Creek.
Photo courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

DuPage FPD to Restore Wetland along Brewster Creek

Electric Barrier to Stop Asian Carp Approaching Great Lakes

Open Space Protection Grows in 2002 through Acquisitions

Chicago Wilderness Adds New Members;
Now 163

Illinois Nature Preserves Commission Celebrates 40 Years Of Success

Washington Park Becomes Nature Oasis on South Side

Livable Chicago Wins Award at "Nations In Bloom"

 
Volunteers from many different
organizations are working to restore Cowles Bog.
Photo by Daniel Mason.
 

Many Groups Help Restore Indiana's Unique Cowles Bog

Yorkville Campaign Saves Blackberry Creek, Reroutes Sewer

Ray Schulenberg, Pioneer of Prairie Restoration (1921–2003)

Wet, Cold Weather Limits
Fall 2002 Burn Season