Giants in the Woods
Eastern Giant Swallowtails are one of our largest butterflies. Now is a good time to check out their bizarre caterpillars. Finding them can be tricky as their mottled dark and light pattern has earned...
Author: janeb
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- Harms
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- Somme Nature Preserve
- Weeds
- Wildflowers
We’re number 25!
Harms Woods has just become the 25th Illinois Nature Preserve in the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Dedication as a Nature Preserve provides the highest level of protection for land in Illinois. It is granted...
Weeding the Woods
This is the season we've waited for -- spring wildflowers, cool sunny weather and...
Wild Gardens
Years ago, NBRP volunteers recognized that seed is a critical part of restoration work. In fact, it can be the limiting factor in bringing back healthy native habitat. After weeds are pulled and brush...