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Winter 2005:
The gray fox was once the common fox of our oak woods. But photographer Joe Nowak captured their activities in a surprising place (see story). Photo by Joe Nowak.

Deer and The Proxy Vote.
Editor's Note, by Debra Shore.

A Brush with Nature. In our fast-paced society, four Chicago Wilderness artists have slowed down enough to paint wild places. By Lori Rotenberk.

Finding Common Ground Between Deer and People. How can we balance the well-being of people, animals, and the rest of nature? By William S. Lynn.

Gray Foxes Among the Gravestones. A small predator enjoys some peace and quiet. By Don Parker.

A legend of prairie restoration looks back and diagnoses his "prairie fever." By Mari Coyne.

Seeds for the Future: Teacher and Apprentice

Great Horned Owl: Winter Hooter Trailing Juniper: Creeper from the North