Spring 2012 - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

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nser vationist
A Quarterly Publication of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Spring 2012
from the president
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been a leader
in trail development, and with spring erupting around us, I think
it’s a great time to highlight a few efforts that have expanded our
145-mile system.
For the past 30 years, the District has been collaborating with
local agencies to finance and acquire properties along Salt Creek
in order to protect the watershed while creating a regional trail.
Today, the 30-mile Salt Creek Greenway Trail offers a wealth of
routes by connecting forest preserves in northeastern DuPage
with the Illinois Prairie Path and over a dozen communities.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
In West Chicago, the District and several of its partners are adding
1 mile to the West Branch Regional Trail at Timber Ridge Forest
Preserve. The new segment, which will open Memorial Day
weekend, connects the Great Western Trail with St. Charles Road
via mature woodlands, prairies, wetlands and views of the river.
Later in the year, the District, the city of Naperville and the
Naperville Park District will open a 0.9-mile extension of the
regional trail that will offer convenient access between McDowell
Grove Forest Preserve and the park district’s Wil-O-Way Commons.
In addition to these joint efforts, the District has installed 1.1 miles
of trail at Songbird Slough Forest Preserve in Addison to separate
pedestrian traffic from the road and to connect the main picnic
area with local trails and the surrounding neighborhood. And it
continues to enhance trails at many preserves with bicycle racks,
log benches, interpretive signs, way-finding markers or solarpowered warning lights at roadway intersections.
The Forest Preserve District takes pride in providing so many trail
amenities to taxpayers, and with minimal capital investments.
These scenic routes lead many to healthier lifestyles and to
historical, natural and cultural points of interest along the way.
Most importantly, perhaps, they provide access to the best that
DuPage County has to offer: its forest preserves. I hope to see
you out on the trails soon!
President
D. “Dewey” Pierotti Jr., Addison
Commissioners
Marsha Murphy, Addison — District 1
Joseph F. Cantore, Oakbrook Terrace — District 2
Linda Painter, Hinsdale — District 3
Michael Formento, Glen Ellyn — District 4
Carl Schultz, Aurora — District 5
Roger G. Kotecki, Warrenville — District 6
Executive Director
Brent Manning
BOARD MEETINGS
For schedules and agendas,
visit dupageforest.org.
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THE CONSERVATIONIST
Spring 2012, Vol. 48, No. 2
Editor
William Weidner
Associate Editor
Beth Schirott
Editorial Assistants
Johanna Biedron
Jayne Bohner
Audra Mason Bonnet
Bonnie Olszewski
Graphic Designer
Deanna Eichenauer
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FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
OF DU PAGE COUNTY
P.O. Box 5000, Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 933-7200, TTY (800) 526-0857
dupageforest.org
D. “Dewey” Pierotti Jr.
President, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Subscriptions to The Conservationist, a Forest
Preserve District of DuPage County quarterly
publication, are free for DuPage County
residents and $5 per year for nonresidents.
To subscribe, call (630) 933-7085 or e-mail
[email protected].
© Bob Callebert
© Janet and Phil, creativecommons.org
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contents
Vol. 48, No. 2 | Spring 2012
4 News & Notes
6 A Beaver Balance
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8 Spring Calendar
21 Rain Gardens in DuPage County
24 Explore
26 Directory
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27 Map
On the cover: American beaver © James Beissel
OUR Mission
© Jan Crites
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To acquire and hold lands for the purpose of preserving the flora,
fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation
of DuPage County citizens
d u p a g e f o re s t . o r g
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BOARD OKS PLAN FOR MUSK TURTLE MARSH
The Board of Commissioners has approved a plan to address flooding along the
Main Trail at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien. A new section of crushedlimestone trail will bypass Musk Turtle Marsh and pass instead through prairies and
woodlands. The improved alignment will provide year-round access and address
public-safety, maintenance and cost concerns while minimizing the trail’s effect on
surrounding wetlands. The District will also improve habitat within the marsh and the
adjacent Kettle Woods by removing invasive trees and old sections of trail. Funding is
set for the trail and much of the restoration, and work may begin at the end of this year.
LAND Acquisition
THANK YOU Volunteers
In recognition of National Volunteer
Week, April 15 – 21, the Forest
Preserve District applauds its 913 longterm and 4,109 one-time volunteers,
who last fiscal year helped improve
the forest preserves by donating more
than 88,000 hours with an in-kind
value of over $1.8 million. The District
will honor its volunteers and recognize
those with milestone accomplishments
on April 12 at its annual banquet.
In December, the District closed on
2.1 acres at Meacham Grove Forest
Preserve in Bloomingdale north of Lake
Street and east of Bloomingdale Road.
The land has high-quality woodlands
and is adjacent to a regional trail.
SNOWY OWL HEALED AT
RAPTOR FLIGHT FACILITY
STAY UPDATED YOUR WAY
AWARD-WINNING EFFORTS
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Conservationist 24/7 at dupageforest.org.
If you prefer to read The Conservationist
online, e-mail [email protected],
and have your mailed copy discontinued.
The District’s online multimedia tour
of St. James Farm Forest Preserve in
Warrenville has received two awards
for outstanding website design. The
tour introduces the property’s history
and abundant natural resources and is
on the St. James Farm page of the
District’s website, dupageforest.org.
ONLINE Project Updates
Are you looking for information on
new trails or other forest preserve
improvements? Then visit “Plans and
Projects” under “District News” at
dupageforest.org for updates and
images of forest preserve projects.
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The “Day at the Farm Field Trip” at
Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago
recently earned an Award of Merit
from the Illinois Association of
Museums. The program, which the
farm offers in spring and fall, gives
students ages 6 – 12 a chance to learn
about 1890s chores and family life
through hands-on activities.
In December, Willowbrook Wildlife
Center in Glen Ellyn housed an
unexpected patient: a snowy owl. The
first-year female had collided with an
SUV. As its condition improved, the
owl was moved to Willowbrook’s new
raptor flight facility, the only one of its
kind in the region. The special design
of the 3,300-square-foot outdoor
building allows large birds to fly in a
complete loop, which helps them
strengthen their wings more quickly.
They’re also able to hunt small live
prey, a key skill they need to retain in
order to return to the wild.
Over the winter, the Midwest saw an
influx of these arctic birds. A cyclical
surge in their population sent
juveniles farther afield than normal
in search of winter hunting grounds.
From the snowy owl’s arrival at
Willowbrook until its release in
January, over 30 print, radio,
television and online news outlets
published stories and photos of its
successful rehabilitation.
NONPROFIT FOUNDATION APPROVED BY IRS
The Internal Revenue Service has approved the establishment of the Friends of
the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County as a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1) public
charity. This new nonprofit organization will pursue charitable contributions from
individuals, businesses and civic groups to support the District’s mission. It will
ultimately operate as an organization with its own budget and leadership through
a volunteer board. To learn about the board or ways to donate, call the District’s
Office of Fundraising and Development at (630) 871-6400.
MANY Thanks
PUBLIC Meetings
The Forest Preserve District thanks the following donors who contributed to its
efforts between Nov. 1 and Feb. 14.
Event Sponsors
Belleza Skin Care Institute,
a Member of DuPage Medical Group
Cedric Spring
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Corky’s Catering
DentalWorks
Koenig and Strey Real Living —
Gaylyn Genovesi
Mike Shimer Photography
Providence Bank
REI
Republic Bank
TG Images
Two Crazy Bakers’ Cupcake Corporation
WDCB-FM
Whole Foods Market
Gifts of Note
Irene Bowman Loving Trust
$70,000 — Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Lyndell F. Bowman Trust
Unilever/Friends of Danada
$7,500 — Mighty Acorns
Patrica Wirtz
$7,000 — St. James Farm
caboose restoration
BNSF Foundation
$5,000 — St. James Farm
caboose restoration
Mary Demmon Private Trust
$4,461 — Danada horse care
Unilever/Chicago Wilderness
$2,800 — Mighty Acorns
Commissioner Roger Kotecki
$2,000 — Outdoor Explorers
Summer Camp
Paobu Imports
$1,800 — recreational programs for
individuals with special needs
Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Bamford, III
Chicago Herpetological Society
$1,000 — Blanding’s Turtle
Recovery Program
Gaylord Walter
collection of artist-signed wildlife prints
Wayne Area Conservancy Foundation
in-kind seeding and maintenance at
Dunham Woods
Forest Preserve District Board of
Commissioners meetings and planning
sessions are open to the public and
are held at District headquarters at
3S580 Naperville Road in Wheaton.
Schedules and agendas are available
in advance on the District’s website,
dupageforest.org. Commission
meetings normally take place the first
and third Tuesdays of the month at
9 a.m. Planning sessions normally take
place the second and fourth Tuesdays
of the month at 9 a.m. At both, the
board hears comments from the
public and reports from staff and
discusses District business; at
commission meetings, the board
also votes on agenda items.
WORK TO REDUCE
FLOODING IN BARTLETT
The Forest Preserve District, the
village of Bartlett and DuPage
County have entered into an
intergovernmental agreement to
improve stormwater control near
Route 59 and Stearns Road. Once
work begins, the installation of a
sewer pipe and an overflow basin
will affect Wayne Grove Forest
Preserve in Bartlett and Pratt’s Wayne
Woods Forest Preserve in Wayne
respectively. DuPage County and
Bartlett will fund the construction.
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American beaver
(Castor canadensis)
A Beaver Balance
by SCOTT MEISTER, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT ECOLOGIST
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ext to humans, no other creature has
the amazing determination and capacity to change
its surroundings more than the beaver.
Beavers are North America’s largest rodents, but they’re
also members of a small group of semiaquatic mammals that
spend a large part of their time in the water. Beavers short,
wide legs, webbed hind feet and rudderlike tails make them
far more adept at traveling through water than over land.
Clear eyelids and an ability to seal their ears and noses allow
them to function even when completely submerged — up to
15 minutes at a time thanks in part to their large lungs. To
protect their skin against this harsh, wet environment, they
produce a waterproof oil they regularly spread over their fur
with the help of split nails on their front paws called
“grooming claws.”
The beaver’s fur was, of course, almost its undoing. From
the early 1600s until the mid-1800s, Europeans’ desire for its
silky underfur drove trappers across North America. The
beaver, some would argue, was perhaps the number one
catalyst for Europeans’ westward exploration. Fortunately,
conservation efforts that began in the late 19th century saved
the animal from extinction.
As water-friendly herbivores, beavers enjoy the soft shoots
and roots of aquatic plants, such as sedges, cattails and rushes,
but also eat fresh bark and tender stems from young trees that
grow on land. Fast-growing trees are especially suited to the
beaver’s lifestyle. Willows, for instance, sprout in dense
clumps near rivers and wetlands. Because beavers do not
hibernate, they work on these clumps throughout fall so they
have enough supple stems to store in their underwater food
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caches to sustain them through winter. Interestingly, this
heavy foraging may initiate a defense mechanism in willows
that causes them to resprout more robustly the following
spring, making them a renewable food source.
To better access favorite terrestrial food sources, beavers
build their famous dams, which are usually comprised of
trees, mud and weeds. The pond, or “impoundment,” that
forms upstream of the dam floods the surrounding area,
giving the animals easy passage to future meals. But dams
also illustrate the beaver’s role as a “good citizen” in the
natural neighborhood. Migrating ducks and other birds use
beaver-created wetlands to reach underwater plants and
invertebrates, and in fall the area attracts frogs, toads and
turtles looking for places where they can bury themselves in
the sediment to hibernate through winter. One such dam
with great wildlife viewing opportunities is at James “Pate”
Philip State Park in Bartlett near the pedestrian bridge at
Brewster Creek by the visitor center.
Another of the beaver’s construction feats is the lodge.
Beavers build these dome-shaped structures — some rising
5 feet above the water’s surface — often along shorelines
upstream of their dams. The ability of a dam to maintain
elevated water levels provides a key safety feature because it
keeps the underwater entrances to a lodge hidden from
predators. Inside the lodge, the animals have dry shelter, lots
of air and space to have and raise their young. Although
beavers are mainly nocturnal and rarely seen, visitors can spot
their homes and other handiwork in many forest preserves.
The beaver’s engineering skills can be fascinating, but
its accomplishments are not always appreciated. When
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One lodge, which can be over 5 feet tall and 40 feet wide,
can house a family of up to eight beavers.
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local waterways swell with melting snow and spring rains,
the sound of running water triggers a call-to-action by
beavers to expand and reinforce their dams. This can cause
water to spill beyond the banks of a stream or edge of a
wetland and lead to public safety concerns or damage to
buildings or landscaping. It’s not difficult to see why many
people believe that beavers are nothing more than a
nuisance. To coexist in such a developed landscape as
DuPage County, a delicate balance must be struck between
humans and beavers.
Fortunately, there are a variety of actions people can take
to protect against beaver-related damage. Homeowners can
protect desirable trees by wrapping the bases with wire-mesh
fencing or hardware cloth. When a dam causes safety
concerns, professionals can install pipes to move water
around or through it. Removing beavers from an area to solve
a conflict, though, is not typically effective. Beavers live in
family groups where young kits often remain with their
parents for two years while learning survival skills. Removing
adults can leave kits in a vulnerable predicament, and trying
to remove the entire family can be extremely difficult.
Besides, given the abundance of beavers and the distance
young disperse from their natal area, a new family of beavers
will quickly move into any suitable habitat. In the forest
preserves, unless beavers are causing flooding on private
property, they are usually left alone.
Beavers are not only fun to observe but also important to
our ecosystems, and our ability to live in harmony with these
creatures speaks to our success in providing habitat for and
coexisting with wildlife in our urban landscape. •
Beavers’ ever-growing incisors have chiseled ends, which are
perfect for stripping bark to reach the edible layers below and
for felling trees for building materials.
Though not very tall, beaver dams can create large pools called
“impoundments,” which benefit other wildlife as well.
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Young beavers, called kits, often stay with their
parents for 2 to 3 years.
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April
1 April Fools’ Adventure
2 Forest Fitness Walk
7 Volunteer Restoration Workday
9 Digital Photography:
Introductory Begins
Forest Fitness Walk
13 FullersBird Fridays
14 Birding Field Trip
Nuisance Wildlife of DuPage
Spring Into Volunteering
Volunteer Restoration Workday
22 Go Green! A Celebration of Conservation
Sheep Shearing
24 Birding at Willowbrook
25 Geocaching for Active Adults
Volunteer Native-Plant-Nursery Workday
27 Fishing Flowing Waters
Froggin’ Under the Stars
FullersBird Fridays
15 Introduction to Prescription Burns
28 Prairie Path Cleanup
29 Cast-Iron Cooking
Wreaths for Wildlife
Exploring Watercolors Begins
Home-Schoolers Nature Hike
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21 Helping Hands at Herrick Lake
Sheep Shearing
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May
3 Fishing Clinic for Active
Adults Begins
Strings, Swing and Gershwin
5 Birding Field Trip
Bird Study Merit Badge Begins
Mayslake at Night
Meet the Beaver
7 Compass Class 101
Forest Fitness Walk
Kayaking Basics
Native-Plant Sale
20 Archery for All Ages
Archery for Beginners
International Migratory Bird
Day Celebration
Native-Plant Sale
13 Blackwell History Hike
Fishing 101
Volunteer Native-Plant-Nursery
Workday
Writing Workshop: Writing for
Children and Teens Begins
9 Cycling for Active Adults
10 Home-Schoolers Nature Hike
16 Archery for Active Adults
Kayaking Basics
18 Fishing Clinic for Beginners
Fishing Clinic for Kids
FullersBird Fridays
23 Archery for Kids
Kayaking for Active Adults
25 Fishing for Carp
FullersBird Fridays
26 Family Field Day at St. James Farm
28 Memorial Day Remembered
30 Volunteer Native-Plant-Nursery
Workday
31 Fishing off the Beaten Path
Workday
June
FullersBird Fridays
4 Compass Class 101
Forest Fitness Walk
5 Archery for Adults
Exploring Watercolors Begins
Workday
8 Fishing for Catfish
FullersBird Fridays
9 Geocaching at Greene Valley
St. James Farm Caboose Tour
10 Field Exploration
Just for Kids Fishing Derby
11 Digital Photography:
Intermediate Begins
Forest Fitness Walk
13 Archery for Beginners
Paddle With a Ranger
14 Home-Schoolers Nature Hike
WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
Fishing for Bass
FullersBird Fridays
St. James Farm Walking Tour
22 Mammoth Hike
23 Archery for Beginners
Monitoring Monarchs
Ride the Trails
Classical Notes at Mayslake
26 Paddle With a Ranger
27 Archery for Kids
30 Celebrating the Fourth
Workday
18 Kayaking Basics
20 Ranger Trek Junior
Workday
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April Fools’ Adventure
1890s Living
Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago
(630) 876-5900
Registration is not required for these free programs.
BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATIONS
Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair
equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques
of the trade. Demonstrations ongoing.
Through June 23
Saturdays 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
MEET THE BEEKEEPERS
Learn about beekeeping equipment and the important
role that bees serve in our food supply. The beekeepers
will also answer your questions about honey and bees.
Through June 24 (except April 8)
Sundays 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
FROM SHEEP TO SOCKS
Take a house tour to discover the role wool and cotton
played on the farm in the 1890s.
April 5 – 30 (except April 8)
Thursdays – Mondays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the hour
MILK MONEY
Learn how farm wives in the 1890s processed milk into
butter and cheese and used the income to help support
their families.
June 1 – 30
Thursdays – Mondays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the hour
CHILDREN’S FARM CHORES
Kids, learn firsthand how 1890s children helped around
the house and farm. On Mondays, help with mom’s
chores; on Thursdays, dad’s.
June 4 – Aug. 30
Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR
Spread a blanket on the ground, and enjoy an hour of
popular children’s stories from the 1890s.
June 4 – Aug. 27
Mondays at 10 a.m.
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Enjoy some April Fools’ jokes, and go on a search to
see what doesn’t belong on an 1890s farm. Hear tall tales
and creative fibbing during performances of the Liars Club.
Activities ongoing. All ages. Free. Registration not required.
Call (630) 876-5900.
Apr 1
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kline Creek Farm
Archery for Active Adults
Try your hand at archery at some of DuPage County’s most
scenic preserves. Equipment provided. Ages 50 and up. Free.
Registration begins two weeks prior. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 16
May 29
Jun 6
5 – 7 p.m.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
St. James Farm
Churchill Woods
St. James Farm
Archery for Adults
Learn the history and basic techniques of archery at this
adults-only clinic. Equipment provided. Ages 18 and up.
Free. Registration begins May 22. Call (630) 933-7248.
Jun 5
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Churchill Woods
Archery for All Ages
Learn basic archery techniques. Equipment provided.
Ages 7 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration
begins two weeks prior. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 12
May 20
Jun 16
Jun 24
2 – 3:30 p.m.
2 – 3:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Greene Valley
Greene Valley
Greene Valley
Churchill Woods
Archery for Beginners
Discover the history of this classic sport, and learn about
equipment and shooting techniques. Equipment provided.
begins two weeks prior. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 12
Jun 13
Jun 23
10 a.m. – noon
6 – 8 p.m.
10 a.m. – noon
St. James Farm
St. James Farm
St. James Farm
Archery for Kids
Cast-Iron Cooking
Kids, learn basic archery techniques. Equipment provided.
Ages 7 – 17 with an adult. Free. Registration begins two
weeks prior. Call (630) 933-7248.
Help prepare a hearty meal over an open campfire, and
learn tips for cooking with cast iron. Ages 5 and up; under
18 with an adult. $10 per person ages 13 and up; $5 ages
5 – 12. Registration begins April 16. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 23
Jun 27
5 – 7 p.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
St. James Farm
St. James Farm
Apr 29
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Herrick Lake
Birding at Willowbrook
Celebrating the Fourth
Learn the basics of birding, and search for feathered friends
during a leisurely stroll in the Back 40. Bring binoculars.
Ages 10 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Donation
suggested. Registration not required. Call (630) 942-6200.
Experience one of the country’s first holidays through 1890s
games, music and speeches, including the reading of the
Declaration of Independence. Bring a picnic, and help make
ice cream. Ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. All ages. Free.
Registration not required. Call (630) 876-5900.
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Apr 24
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May 22
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Birding Field Trip
Meet fellow birding enthusiasts, and search for resident and
migratory species. Bring binoculars. Ages 8 and up; under
14 with an adult. Free. Groups of 10 or more must register.
Call (630) 293-1627.
Apr 14
May 5
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7 – 11 a.m.
Jun 30
Jul 1
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1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Kline Creek Farm
Kline Creek Farm
Classical Notes at Mayslake
Enjoy a music-filled afternoon featuring members of the
Chicago New Arts Trio as they perform “Birds & Flowers.”
Ages 8 and up; under 16 with an adult. For tickets and
prices, call (630) 206-9566, or visit mayslakepeabody.com.
Jun 24
3 – 5 p.m.
Mayslake
West Chicago Prairie
Bird Study Merit Badge
Boy Scouts, meet the requirements for the Bird Study
merit badge in this two-part program that includes
bird identification, binocular basics, bird-banding
demonstrations and more. Ages 11 – 17. $30 per Scout.
To register, call (630) 850-8110.
May 5
May 12
8:30 a.m. – noon
10 a.m. – noon
Fullersburg Woods
Willowbrook
Blackwell History Hike
Learn about the natural and cultural history of one of
DuPage County’s most popular forest preserves on this
ranger-led 2-mile hike. All ages; under 16 with an adult.
Free. Registration begins April 30. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 13
1 – 3 p.m.
Blackwell
Canoe, Kayak and Rowboat Rentals
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton
Rentals begin March 31 at Blackwell and May 5 at
Herrick Lake and are available weekends through the
end of September and daily Memorial Day through
Labor Day. For details, call (630) 933-7248.
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Compass Class 101
Learn one of the oldest survival skills, how to use a compass.
Then, complete a compass course. Ages 7 and up; under 18
with an adult. Free. Registration begins two weeks prior.
Call (630) 933-7248.
May 7
Jun 4
6 – 7 p.m.
7 – 8 p.m.
Blackwell
Blackwell
Cycling for Active Adults
Tour several forest preserves during this 15- to 20-mile
ranger-led bike ride along the Salt Creek Greenway Trail.
Ages 50 and up. Free. Registration begins April 25.
Call (630) 933-7248.
Cultural Events
Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook
mayslakepeabody.com
FIRST FOLIO THEATRE PRESENTS
“THE TURN OF THE SCREW”
Enjoy this adaptation of Henry James’ novel about a
young governess who takes a job caring for two children
at a rural estate and soon starts to believe that she sees
the ghosts of the kids’ previous governess and a former
house servant, who had both recently died. Tickets
$26 – 37. For tickets and showtimes, call (630) 986-8067,
or visit www.firstfolio.org.
March 31 – April 29
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m.
THE ALLIANCE OF FINE ART PRESENTS
“THE BEST OF THE BEST” ART SHOW
View the finest works of local artists. Free.
Call (630) 206-9567 for details.
April 17 – May 24
Mondays – Fridays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
RESTORATION-IN-PROGRESS TOURS
Learn about the past — and future — of this historic
1920s Tudor Revival-style mansion. $5 per person.
Registration required for group tours. Call (630) 206-9566.
Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 9:30, 10, 11 and 11:30 a.m.
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May 9
9 a.m. – noon
Cricket Creek
Digital Photography
Bring your camera and creativity to a five-part digital
photography workshop held in partnership with the
Mayslake Nature Study and Photography Club. Adults only.
$125 per person. To register, call (630) 206-9566.
Apr 9 – May 7
Mondays
7 – 9:30 p.m.
Mayslake
Introductory
Jun 11 – Jul 16
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Mondays (except Jul 2)
Mayslake
Intermediate
Exploring Watercolors
During these six-part classes, explore and enhance your own
artistic style while enjoying the process of watercolor
painting in a beautiful and relaxed setting. Adults only.
$125 per person. To register, call (630) 206-9566.
Apr 17 – May 22
Tuesdays
Jun 5 – Jul 17
Tuesdays
(except Jul 3)
10 a.m. –
12:30 p.m.
Mayslake
Intermediate/Advanced
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Mayslake
All Levels
10 a.m. –
12:30 p.m.
Mayslake
Intermediate/Advanced
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Mayslake
All Levels
Roger Raccoon Club
Children ages 4 – 12 will learn about nature art, camping
and ecosystems through projects, hands-on experiences
and exploration in a variety of half-day camps that may be
combined for full-day adventures. The camps will be held
at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak
Brook Monday through Thursday. To register, call
(630) 850-8110, or visit dupageforest.org/education.
Fee (per half-day session): $100 DuPage County
residents, $125 nonresidents
Children ages 9 – 12 will discover the natural history of
DuPage County through safe exploration and play in wild
places. The camp will be held at Willowbrook Wildlife Center
in Glen Ellyn on Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Blackwell
Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m., and at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien from
9 a.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday for an overnight camp
out. To register, call (630) 942-6200, or visit
dupageforest.org/education. Fee (per session):
$100 DuPage County residents, $125 nonresidents
Jun 25 – 28
Session 1 Jun 25 – 28
Ages 4 – 6
Habitat Hunters, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Lil’ Campers, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Ages 7 – 9
Critter Camp, 9 a.m. – noon
Camp FBW Rocks!, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Ages 10 – 12
Bird Brains, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Adventure Camp, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Jul 9 – 12
Ages 4 – 6
Plant Power, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Lil’ Buggers, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Little Artists, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Ages 7 – 9
Camping Adventures, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Eco Explore, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Nature Art, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Hodge Podge Lodge
Children ages 6 – 8 will learn about the environment and
how they are part of nature. Each day will involve games,
activities and stories. The camp will be held at Willowbrook
Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn from 9 a.m. to noon on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and at Herrick Lake Forest
Preserve in Wheaton from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday,
which includes a cookout. To register, call (630) 942-6200,
or visit dupageforest.org/education. Fee (per session):
Session 1 Jun 18 – 21
Session 2 Jul 9 – 12
Session 2 Jul 23 – 26
“Horse Sense” Camp
Campers ages 10 – 14 will enjoy this hands-on experience with
horses, which will include an introduction to the day-to-day
activities and experiences of a working barn. This well-rounded
program also includes arts and crafts, games, and supervised
lead-line rides. The camp will be held at the Danada Equestrian
Center in Wheaton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday. To register, call (630) 668-6012. Fee (per session):
Session 1 (12-1-SC) Jun 4 – 8
Session 3 (12-3-SC) Jun 18 – 22
Session 5 (12-5-SC) Jul 9 – 13
Session 7 (12-7-SC) Jul 23 – 27
Session 9 (12-9-SC) Aug 6 – 10
GO! Camp: Environmental Science Merit Badge
Boy Scouts ages 11 – 17 will have a fun week exploring the
environment at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
in Oak Brook. This camp will fulfill all requirements for the
Environmental Science merit badge, which is required for
advancement to Eagle Scout. The camp will be held from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 10 a.m.
Thursday through 9 a.m. Friday for an overnight camp out. To
register, call (630) 850-8110, or visit dupageforest.org/education.
Fee: $100 DuPage County residents, $125 nonresidents
Jun 18 – 22
Session 3 Aug 6 – 9
“Riding Sense” Camp
Children ages 7 – 12 will experience life on an 1890s farm,
including chores, domestic activities and games. The camp will
be held at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. To register, call (630) 876-5900, or visit
dupageforest.org/education. Fee (per session):
Campers ages 12 – 14 will discover all the fun of the “Horse
Sense” camp described above plus the wonders and challenges
of a riding program. This camp includes the grooming and
bathing of horses, hayrides, arts and crafts, and a one-hour daily
riding lesson. The camp will be held at the Danada Equestrian
Center in Wheaton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday. To register, call (630) 668-6012. Fee (per session):
Session 1 Jun 18, 21, 22
Session 2 Jun 25, 28, 29
Session 3 Jul 9, 12, 13
Session 2 (12-2-RC) Jun 11 – 15 Session 8 (12-8-RC) Jul 30 – Aug 3
Session 4 (12-4-RC) Jun 25 – 29 Session 10 (12-10-RC) Aug 13 – 17
Session 6 (12-6-RC) Jul 16 – 20
Kline Creek Farmhands
Session 6 Jul 30, Aug 2, 3
2012 Camps for Kids
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Family Field Day at St. James Farm
Fishing Clinic for Active Adults
Bring the family for a celebration of St. James Farm’s
heritage, featuring canine and equestrian performances, a
dairy exhibit, vintage tractors and hybrid vehicles, haywagon rides, interpretive tours, children’s activities, music,
food, and more. All ages. Free admission and parking. $5 per
family for some activities. Registration not required.
Call (630) 933-7248.
Get started or reacquainted with fishing through this
two-part series for active adults that includes indoor
instruction and hands-on experience. Ages 50 and up. Free.
Registration begins April 19. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 26
Fishing Clinic for Beginners
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
St. James Farm
Field Exploration
Observe birds, butterflies and wildflowers in bloom. Ages 8
and up; under 14 with an adult. Free. Groups of 10 or more
must register. Call (630) 293-1627.
Jun 10
8 – 11 a.m.
May 3
May 10
9 – 11 a.m.
9 – 11 a.m.
Mayslake
Fullersburg Woods
Learn fish ecology and identification as well as techniques
and regulations. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free.
May 18
Jun 1
Jun 15
5 – 7 p.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
Herrick Lake
Herrick Lake
St. James Farm
Fishing 101
Fishing Clinic for Kids
Learn the basics of fishing through indoor instruction and
hands-on experience. Adults only. Free. Registration begins
April 24. Call (630) 933-7248.
Kids, learn about different kinds of fish, the best
ways to catch them and rules you need to remember.
Ages 6 – 17 with an adult. Free. Registration begins
May 4. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 8
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Mayslake
May 18
6 – 8 p.m.
Hidden Lake
Fishing Flowing Waters
Learn techniques for fishing in rivers and streams at this
intermediate-level clinic. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an
adult. Free. Registration begins April 13. Call (630) 933-7248.
Apr 27
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fullersburg Woods
Fishing for Bass
Check out some of the most effective bass lures on the
market, and try them on one of the county’s best bass lakes.
begins June 1. Call (630) 933-7248.
Jun 15
Family Camping
The family campground is open weekends and holidays
May 4 through Sept. 30 and daily June 29 through
July 8. Nature programs are offered all season.
For permits and information, call (630) 933-7248.
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6 – 8 p.m.
East Branch
Fishing for Carp
Learn how to pursue one of the most overlooked yet
entertaining fish to catch. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an
adult. Free. Registration begins May 11. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 25
6 – 8 p.m.
Churchill Woods
Fishing for Catfish
FullersBird Fridays
Pick up tips for catching one of North America’s favorite game
fish at this hands-on clinic. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an
Join these naturalist-led hikes, and see how the diversity of
birds in a forest preserve changes throughout spring. Adults
only. $6 per person per hike; $40 for a 10-program pass. To
register, call (630) 850-8110.
Jun 8
6 – 8 p.m.
Songbird Slough
Fishing off the Beaten Path
Take a hike, and go fish! Join a ranger for a 2-mile hike with
fishing along the way. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an
May 31
4 – 7 p.m.
Waterfall Glen
Forest Fitness Walk
Join a naturalist for a brisk weekly walk, and enjoy some
healthy exercise as you take in the wonders of the woods.
Adults only. Free. To register, call (630) 850-8110.
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Wood Dale Grove
Waterfall Glen
Maple Grove
Meacham Grove
Danada
Springbrook Prairie
Fullersburg Woods
Golfing
Forest Preserve District golf clubs are open late March
through late November. Outings and leagues are
available at these three distinct facilities for golfers of all
abilities. For details and specials, visit dupagegolf.com.
Identify local frog species by their calls while learning about
spring stars and constellations. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with
an adult. $5 per person. To register, call (630) 850-8110.
Apr 27
May 18
May 25
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
8 – 10 p.m.
8 – 10 p.m.
James “Pate” Philip State Park
Oak Meadows Golf Club
18 Holes & Practice Facility
Addison
(630) 595-0071
Maple Meadows Golf Club
27 Holes
Wood Dale
(630) 616-8424
Green Meadows Golf Club
9 Holes
Westmont
(630) 810-5330
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Geocaching at Greene Valley
Try a popular treasure-hunting activity from one of the
highest points in DuPage County. All ages; under 16 with an
Jun 9
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Greene Valley
Geocaching for Active Adults
See a geocaching demonstration, and then use a GPS
unit to discover hidden caches. Ages 50 and up. Free.
Apr 25
10 a.m. – noon
Go Green!
A Celebration of Conservation
Celebrate conservation through a day of fun while helping
to change and support our planet. Enjoy hands-on
activities, crafts and games, and discover ways to “go green”
and be ecofriendly. Activities ongoing. All ages.
Free admission. Fees for some activities. Registration not
required. Call (630) 850-8110.
Apr 22
Noon – 4 p.m.
Fullersburg Woods
Mayslake
Historic Country Estate
St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville
Spend time exploring the Forest Preserve District’s
newest offering, from its historic dairy and equestrian
buildings to its sculptures and other art. The forest
preserve is open for “Family Field Day at St. James Farm”
on May 26 (See the calendar listing for more details.)
and then daily June through November from one hour
after sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Helping Hands at Herrick Lake
QUAIL-WAGON TOURS
Enjoy a 30-minute guided quail-wagon ride, and learn
about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm
along the way. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages
55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration
not required. Call (630) 933-7248.
Home-Schoolers Nature Hike
June 2 – Nov. 28
Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Celebrate Earth Day by removing litter from a popular forest
preserve. All ages; under 14 with an adult. Free. To register,
call (630) 933-7681 at least five business days in advance;
groups of five or more must call 10 days in advance.
Apr 21
9 a.m. – noon
Herrick Lake
Learn about natural and cultural history while exploring
different forest preserves. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an
adult. $5 per family. Registration begins two weeks prior.
Call (630) 942-6200.
Apr 17
May 10
Jun 14
9 – 11 a.m.
9 – 11 a.m.
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Waterfall Glen
Hawk Hollow
International Migratory
Bird Day Celebration
Kayaking for Active Adults
Have a flock of fun celebrating avian migration. Activities
ongoing. Free. Registration not required. Call (630) 942-6200.
May 12
Try your hand at kayaking after learning basic techniques,
watercraft safety and preserve information. Equipment
provided. Ages 50 and up. $20 per person. Registration
begins May 9. Call (630) 933-7248.
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Willowbrook
8 – 9:30 a.m.
Bird Walk for Adults
Ages 12 and up;
under 18 with an adult.
May 23
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Bird Walk for Beginners
Ages 12 and up;
9 – 11 a.m.
Bird-Banding Demonstration
Ages 12 and up;
Hike to the site where a woolly mammoth was unearthed
decades ago, and hear the story of its discovery. Ages 8
and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration begins
June 8. Call (630) 942-6200.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hidden Lake
Mammoth Hike
Jun 22
10 a.m. – noon
Blackwell
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kids Activity Station
Mayslake at Night
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Kids Bird Walk
Ages 8 and up;
Explore a forest preserve after closing time, including the
mansion grounds, woods and lakeshore, and experience the
nighttime sights and sounds. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an
adult. Free. Registration begins April 23. Call (630) 206-9581.
Introduction to Prescription Burns
May 5
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Mayslake
Hear about the how, when and why of the District’s
prescription-burn program, and see a burn in progress,
weather permitting. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free.
Apr 15
1 – 3 p.m.
Herrick Lake
Just for Kids Fishing Derby
Join the 26th year of this friendly fishing competition that’s
just for kids 15 and younger. Bring your own gear. Bait
provided while supplies last. Free. Register at the event.
Call (630) 933-7248.
Jun 10
8 a.m. – noon
Blackwell
Horse-Drawn Hayrides
Kayaking Basics
Learn the basics of kayaking, including parts of the boat and
paddling strokes. Equipment provided. Ages 14 and up;
under 18 with an adult. $20 per person. Registration begins
two weeks prior. Call (630) 933-7248.
May 11
May 16
Jun 18
2 – 4 p.m.
5 – 7 p.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
Herrick Lake
Hidden Lake
Herrick Lake
Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton
Take a 30-minute ride through the prairies and
woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve, and learn about
the features of this historic preserve. $5 per person ages
13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Groups of 15
or more are encouraged to reserve private hayrides.
Call (630) 668-6012.
May 5 – June 30 (except May 26 and 27)
Saturdays and Sundays Noon – 3:45 p.m.
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Meet the Beaver
Learn about the natural and cultural history of these
interesting rodents. Ages 7 – 13 with an adult. Free.
May 5
10 a.m. – noon
Willowbrook
Memorial Day Remembered
Honor America’s soldiers through traditional speeches
and activities of the 1890s “Decoration Day,” the precursor
to today’s Memorial Day. Held in partnership with the
Center for History. All ages. Free. Registration not required.
Call (630) 876-5900.
May 28
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Kline Creek Farm
Native-Plant Sale
Monitoring Monarchs
Learn about our state insect, the monarch butterfly. Search
for its eggs and caterpillars, and find out how you can help
monitor the monarch population at Fullersburg Woods.
Ages 7 and up; under 12 with an adult. $3 per person.
To register, call (630) 850-8110.
Jun 23
10 – 11 a.m.
Fullersburg Woods
Get your garden off to a great start with plants adapted to
DuPage County conditions, and get expert advice from a
naturalist ready to guide you with plant selection and garden
design. Proceeds support educational programming at the
District. Catalog available at dupageforest.org/nativeplantsale.
Call (630) 933-7208.
May 11
May 12
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mayslake
Mayslake
Nuisance Wildlife of DuPage
Learn why certain animals are a nuisance and how to
effectively handle encounters. Ages 7 and up; under 18
with an adult. Free. Registration begins April 2.
Call (630) 933-7248.
Apr 14
11 a.m. – noon
Blackwell
Paddle With a Ranger
Bring your own kayak or canoe, and join a ranger for a
paddle. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free.
Jun 13
Jun 26
Scenic Overlook
Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville
The overlook is open weekends May through October
from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., weather permitting.
For additional information, call (630) 792-2100.
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10 a.m. – noon
Fullersburg Woods
Hidden Lake
Prairie Path Cleanup
Participate in the annual Illinois Prairie Path trail cleanup
by removing litter along the Geneva Spur through West
Chicago Prairie. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Free.
Groups of 10 or more must register. Call (630) 293-1627.
Apr 28
9 a.m. – noon
Ranger Trek Junior
Learn about the critters that call the forest preserves home,
and join a ranger on a hike to explore different habitats.
Ages 10 and under with an adult. Free. Registration begins
June 6. Call (630) 933-7248.
Take a 30- to 45-minute tour of the 1906 Chicago
Burlington & Quincy caboose. Learn about the history of the
CA&E Railroad, including its connection to St. James Farm,
and what life was like for the conductor and the brakemen.
Tours begin on the hour. All ages; under 13 with an adult.
$2 per person ages 13 and up; $1 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free.
Jun 20
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Waterfall Glen
Ride the Trails
Tour several forest preserves during this 15- to 20-mile
ranger-led bike ride along the Salt Creek Greenway Trail.
begins June 11. Call (630) 933-7248.
Jun 23
9 a.m. – noon
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Learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James
Farm during a leisurely 1-mile guided walk. All ages;
under 13 with an adult. Free. Registration not required.
Call (630) 933-7248.
Jun 16
1:30 – 3 p.m.
St. James Farm
Sheep Shearing
Watch as farmhands shear sheep. Then, learn how washed
wool becomes spun yarn. Activities ongoing. All ages. Free.
Apr 21
Apr 22
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kline Creek Farm
Kline Creek Farm
Trout Fishing
Spring Into Volunteering
Show Earth a little kindness, and help clean up one of
DuPage County’s most popular preserves. All ages; under
14 with an adult. Free. To register, call (630) 933-7681 at
least five business days in advance; groups of five or more
must call 10 business days in advance.
Apr 14
9 a.m. – noon
Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve in Wayne
Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve in Wood Dale
Spring trout season opens April 7 at 6 a.m. Anglers 16
and up must possess valid Illinois fishing licenses with
Inland Trout Stamps. Call (630) 933-7248 for details.
Spring Creek Reservoir
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Strings, Swing and Gershwin
WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
Enjoy an evening of jazzy classical music featuring
members of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. Ages 8
and up; under 16 with an adult. $25 per person for general
admission; $7 for students; $20 for groups of 10 or more.
For tickets, call (630) 941-0202.
Enjoy an evening of high-quality jazz brought to you by
Mayslake Peabody Estate, WDCB Public Radio and the
PianoForte Foundation. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an
adult. $25 per person for cabaret seating; $20 for general
admission; $18 for seniors over 65, students and groups of
six or more. For tickets, call (630) 206-9566.
May 3
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Mayslake
Jun 14
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Help the District’s Habitat Improvement Program by
lending a hand at the nursery. Weed and water plant beds,
or collect and clean seed. Ages 12 and up; under 16 with an
adult. Free. To register, call (630) 933-7681 at least five
business days in advance; groups of five or more must call
10 business days in advance.
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Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation
or planting seed.
Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Free. To register, call
(630) 933-7681 at least five business days in advance; groups
of five or more must call 10 business days in advance.
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Fullersburg Woods
Lyman Woods
Danada
Springbrook Prairie
Fullersburg Woods
Lyman Woods
Fullersburg Woods
Lyman Woods
Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Free. Groups of 10
or more must register. Call (630) 293-1627.
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Wreaths for Wildlife
Learn about and view the nests of different kinds of
birds, and build a nesting wreath that birds can pick from
as they build their homes. Ages 8 and up; under 13 with
an adult. $5 per craft. Registration begins April 2.
Call (630) 942-6200.
Apr 29
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Willowbrook
Writing Workshop:
Writing for Children and Teens
In this seven-part series, develop the appropriate “voice” for
works for children. Receive critiques of your own work, and
learn how to study the works of others. Adults only. $170
per person. To register, call (630) 206-9566.
May 8 – Jun 26
7 – 9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays (except May 29)
Mayslake
Rain garden at
Danada House
at Danada
Forest Preserve
RAIN GARDENS
in DuPage County
by SCOTT KOBAL, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT ECOLOGIST
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n these days of increased environmental
awareness, you may hear how more and more people in
DuPage County are incorporating rain gardens into their
landscaping. But what exactly is a rain garden, and why
should you consider planting one?
As its name suggests, a rain garden is a small area planted
with deep-rooted vegetation that soaks up rainwater, mainly
the runoff from the roof of your home. After a rain, the garden
fills with water, sometimes a few inches. The water then slowly
filters into the ground instead of running into a storm drain.
Like any other landscaping, a rain garden can be an
attractive part of a yard and neighborhood, and you can find
a good location for one by working with the natural drainage
pattern around your home. Note the direction of water
runoff, particularly from downspouts, and low spots where
water naturally flows. If these areas are downhill at least 10
feet away from any foundation and are in full or partial sun,
you have a good place for a future garden. It might seem ideal
to place a rain garden in an area that regularly gathers longlasting puddles, but standing water is a sign of poor drainage,
and that is the opposite of how a rain garden should function.
One common misconception about rain gardens worth
addressing is that they attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes,
though, must be in standing water for seven to 12 days to
develop from eggs to adults, and a properly functioning rain
garden dries between rains often in far less time. Birdbaths,
storm sewers, planter boxes and lawns are much more likely
to become mosquito breeding grounds. (Besides, rain gardens
can attract dragonflies, which eat mosquitoes!)
As you start to design your rain garden, consider the height
and spread of different kinds of plants, their colors, and when
they bloom. Using plants that bloom at different times of the
year, for instance, means that you can enjoy flowers
throughout the seasons. But don’t limit your design to only
flowers. Incorporating a diverse mix of grasses, sedges, rushes
and flowers not only enhances the beauty and texture of the
garden but also creates the necessary root competition that
allows plants, native plants especially, to thrive in balance
and not overtake other species.
In any type of garden, native plant species are ideal because
they do not require fertilizer, they tolerate our climate, and
they attract wildlife, such as birds and butterflies. As with all
plants, some need full sun, but others may do well in partial
shade. Many may need certain soil and drainage conditions,
which will vary from one spot in your yard to another. Native
species may take longer to establish than more traditional
plant choices, but homeowners will be rewarded with fewer
weeds, plants that don’t spread uncontrollably from year to
year and generally low maintenance.
So now that you know what rain gardens are, why are they
so important? As DuPage County has grown, natural areas
and agricultural fields have turned into homes, businesses and
“impervious” surfaces, such as roads, driveways, parking lots
and even dense lawns, that prevent rainwater from reaching
© Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Eye-Catching Native Plants for DuPage County Rain Gardens
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Swamp Milkweed
(Asclepias incarnata)
Blue Flag
(Iris virginica shrevei)
This plant grows 3 to 4 feet
tall, and as its name suggests, it
prefers moist places. Its fragrant
small pink flowers bloom in
summer and are quite attractive
to butterflies, especially
monarchs, whose caterpillars
feed on its leaves.
This 2- to 3-foot-tall iris has
sword-shaped bright mediumgreen leaves. Its nonfragrant
violet-blue flowers have falls
crested with yellow and white.
New England Aster
(Aster novae-angliae)
Cardinal Flower
(Lobelia cardinalis)
This eye-catching aster will
reach 3 to 6 feet tall. From late
summer to early fall, it features
large blooms of daisylike
flowers with purple rays and
yellow centers, which attract
butterflies.
This striking 2- to 5-foot-tall
plant has beautiful scarlet
flowers that attract butterflies
and hummingbirds.
| Spring 2012
and soaking into the soil. As a result, much of our rainwater
flows directly into our streets, then down storm drains and
into our rivers, streams and lakes. This untreated water
carries with it pollutants like oil, salt, fertilizers, pesticides,
pet waste, sediment and a number of other elements that
harm the supply of fresh water. A substantial amount of this
pollution is from runoff from our own yards and gardens.
On a large scale, healthy wetland habitats in forest preserves
serve as natural temporary holding areas for rainfall and runoff,
places where the water can slowly seep into the ground, which
then filters out any pollutants. On a smaller scale, though,
suburban rain gardens can serve a similar role. They slow the
rush of water across impervious surfaces and hold it for short
periods of time, allowing it to naturally infiltrate into the
ground. They can absorb 30 to 40 percent more water than
typical turf lawns and improve water quality by capturing
pollutants before they reach our rivers and streams. Rain
gardens with native species are especially beneficial because
the plants have extensive root systems that break up hard soils
and guide water and nutrients deep into the ground.
If you’re ready to get started, there are several gardening
books, online resources and local nurseries that specialize in
native plants that can help. Information on the District’s
own annual Native-Plant Sale is featured in the box to the
right. Overall, a rain garden can be not only a beautiful
addition to your property but also an important contribution
to cleaner water. •
GET YOUR GARDEN GROWING
Whether you’re planning a rain garden or looking for
intriguing additions to your landscaping, head to the
District’s annual Native-Plant Sale at Mayslake Peabody
Estate in Oak Brook on May 11 and 12. The sale will
have over 100 species of native flowers, grasses, ferns,
shrubs and trees suitable for sun or shade and tolerant
of DuPage conditions. Experienced staff will be on hand
to help you select plants and design your garden.
See the Native-Plant Sale listing on Page 18 for times.
For a list of plants, prices and preorder information, visit
dupageforest.org/nativeplantsale, or call (630) 933-7208.
Proceeds from the sale will support educational
programming at the District.
Indian Grass
(Sorghastrum nutans)
This grass can reach 3 to 7 feet
tall. It has broad blue-green
blades and handsome 6- to10-inch-tall plumes. In fall,
it produces glossy seed heads.
This is a clump-forming
perennial that grows 3 to 5 feet
tall. It produces tubular,
two-lipped white flowers.
Cup Plant
(Silphium perfoliatum)
© Beverly Turner, Jackson Minnesota, Bugwood.org
Foxglove Beard Tongue
(Penstemon digitalis)
This 3- to 7-foot-tall plant has
large yellow flowers and is
clumped in large areas. The
stout joined leaves at the stem
form a small cup that holds
water and attracts birds.
Prairie Dropseed
(Sporobolus heterolepis)
This fine-textured grass grows
in fountainlike clumps up to
2 feet tall. Its leaves curve
gracefully outward. Seed heads
appear in midsummer, and in
fall the plant turns a bronzy tan.
It remains standing even when
covered with snow.
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explore
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Picking a New
Point of View
by DAVE ANDRUSYK, NATURALIST, FULLERSBURG WOODS NATURE EDUCATION CENTER
6
M
ost know Fullersburg Woods Forest
Preserve in Oak Brook as a place booming with
smiles, natural history and a feeling all its own. It’s
a place that’s easy to describe through the eyes of a grown-up
— sky above and trees below — but what about through the
eyes of a younger visitor with a 3- to 4-foot-high line-of-sight
charged by wonder and zest?
From the moment you hop out of your car seat, you’re
surrounded by towering trees, some of them older than the
oldest person you know. There’s a building, too, a visitor center
with pictures and puppets, a giant bird’s nest, and lots to do
inside, but you’ll save that for another day when the weather’s
not so nice. Instead, you follow your group to the water, Salt
Creek. A hundred years ago, long before DVDs and water
parks, children your age spent their free time ice skating or
fishing here. The water’s not salty, though, and it’s not really a
creek. (Grown-ups can give things goofy names.) It’s as wide as
half a football field, and if the tallest person in your group
stood in the middle, that person would likely be underwater.
You follow a trail downstream and spot some low-hanging
branches that form a cubbyhole just your size, so you tuck
yourself in and pretend to hide. But in front of some streamhugging shrubs, something glowing and white is moving
slowly on the water. Curiosity shoots through your legs, and
you run down the trail until you find a break in the bushes.
There in the shallows is the biggest bird you’ve ever seen, a
bird that’s as tall as you with pencil-thin legs and a long,
snaking neck. It’s watching something in the water, but
before you can see what’s grabbed its attention, it plunges its
head below and snaps back with a sunfish it speared with its
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| Spring 2012
bill. It gobbles its catch whole before the last drip of water
hits the river. A great egret has just had lunch.
In 10 or 15 minutes your group reaches the front of an old
brick building, the Graue Mill. Inside you can learn how
people turned corn on the cob into muffins and why
something called the Underground Railroad was so important,
but again, you’ll save that for another day. You skip around the
far side and back toward the water, but at the short wooden
bridge you stop in your tracks. There’s a splashing, gurgling
sound that’s also squeaking! You look up over the top of the
railing and even over the tallest grown-up; your mouth and
eyes open wide with amazement. There on the side of the mill
is an enormous wooden wheel, and the water pouring in from
the creek is making it spin. As you walk next to it, you wonder
how many paddles it has and how long it takes to go around
just once. You have no idea what it does, but it’s fun to watch.
Beyond the wheel, you think you hear a gigantic faucet
filling a tub, but it’s actually Salt Creek tumbling over a
concrete wall that stretches from shore to shore. Beside it are
stone steps, boulders and logs, all nature-made places for
watching wildlife, such as that squat black-and-white bird
that’s looking right at you. Is that a penguin? No, it’s a marsh
bird called a black-crowned night heron. (The people who
work at Fullersburg Woods get penguin questions all the
time, though.)
On the way back to the car, the grown-ups’ eyes are hung
up on the trees, but you focus on something that’s right at
your feet: the hundreds of spring wildflowers that have pushed
aside last year’s fallen oak leaves, flowers with names like
spring beauty, bloodroot and trillium. You start to see spots,
<
<
Black-crowned night heron
(Nycticorax nycticorax)
© Steven Katovich, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
© Jan Crites
White trout lily
(Erythronium albidum)
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<
Bloodroot
(Sanguinaria canadensis)
Quick Look at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
O ak B r o o k R d . / 3 1 s t S t .
Paul Butler
Nature Area
Interpretive
Trail
Multipurpose
Trail
Wildflower
Trail
Visitor
Resource Center
Center
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too, lots of spots, but it’s not your imagination. They’re the
spotted leaves of trout lilies, which reminded people of the
speckled sides of the popular fish. You’d like to pick a few, but
you know you must leave them as they are because you’re in a
forest preserve. Besides, it’s beginning to snow. Snow? Well,
it’s really the falling seeds of a cottonwood tree, but you can
pretend it’s snow if you’d like.
Back near the entrance to the parking lot, you cross a
lonely bridge on the right and reach the last stop of the day,
Sycamore Island. Their peeling bark makes you think the
sycamore trees must be sick, but they’re not. You hop over a
log or two, and like a real explorer you discover animal tracks
and two painted turtles soaking up the sun. Their yellow and
orange stripes are so bright in the light! What a cool spot.
And what a cool time of year to visit Fullersburg Woods. •
© Jan Crites
© Jan Crites
Great egret
(Ardea alba)
Sycamore
Island
Full-Grown Fullersburg Facts
• The visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
• The trail from the Sycamore Island bridge to the mill is
about half a mile one way.
• Graue Mill opened in 1852. The water wheel turns
gears inside that grind corn into meal. It’s open Tuesday
through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. mid-April
through mid-November.
• The original mill dam was built in 1837. The Civilian
Conservation Corps built the current dam in 1935.
• The creek banks and islands can be muddy,
so be prepared!
Sa
lt C
ree
Graue Mill
& Museum
k
North
Graue
House
Fuller
House
For a detailed map of Fullersburg Woods, visit dupageforest.org.
25
directory
EDUCATION Centers
DANADA EQUESTRIAN CENTER
3S503 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 668-6012
The center’s office is open Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and is closed on Saturday, Sunday and
select holidays.
GENERAL Contacts
GOLF Clubs
HEADQUARTERS
GREEN MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
18W201 W. 63rd St.
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 810-5330
Street Address
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
The headquarters office is open Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The office is closed on Saturday, Sunday
and select holidays.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5000
Wheaton, IL 60189
MAPLE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
272 S. Addison Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 616-8424
OAK MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
900 N. Wood Dale Road
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 595-0071
Website
dupageforest.org
FULLERSBURG WOODS NATURE
EDUCATION CENTER
3609 Spring Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 850-8110
The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. and is closed on select holidays.
KLINE CREEK FARM
1N600 County Farm Road
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-5900
The farm is open Thursday through
Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is
closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and
select holidays.
Main Number
(630) 933-7200
MAYSLAKE PEABODY ESTATE
1717 W. 31st St.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 206-9566
TTY
(800) 526-0857
The estate is open only during
scheduled programs and events.
THE CONSERVATIONIST
SUBSCRIPTION LINE
(630) 933-7085
WILLOWBROOK WILDLIFE CENTER
525 S. Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-6200
E-Mail Address
[email protected]
FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
(630) 933-7097
LAW ENFORCEMENT
(630) 933-7240
THE OUTDOOR REPORT
(630) 871-6422
VISITOR SERVICES
(630) 933-7248
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
(630) 933-7681
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| Spring 2012
PRESERVE Hours
Most forest preserves are open daily
from one hour after sunrise until one
hour after sunset.
ACCESSIBILITY
Individuals with accessibility needs or
concerns should contact the District’s
ADA coordinator at (630) 933-7683 or
TTY (800) 526-0857 at least three
business days before their visit.
The center and the surrounding
Willowbrook Forest Preserve are open
daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are
closed on select holidays.
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Forest Preserve Property
Forest Preserve Trail
State Route
Salt Creek Greenway Trail
Interstate Route
County Trail
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Westmore Ave.
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Mounds
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Woods
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M a in S t .
Prince Crossing Rd.
Industrial Dr.
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Branch
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Kautz Rd.
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Grace St.
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Arbor Ave.
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Salt Creek Park
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Cloverdale Rd.
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PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PA I D
Carol Stream, IL
Permit No. 96
P.O. Box 5000
Wheaton, IL 60189-5000
(630) 933-7200
dupageforest.org
please deliver to current resident
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nserrvationist
A Quarterly Publication of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
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Spring 2012
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© Mike Shimer
dupageforest.org
Good things happen
when you make the best of a rainy day.
St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville

Spring 2012 - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

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