Author Archives: Tina B

I promise that blue sky clues are coming soon! If you can’t wait for clues, know that Milkweeds are already at Fort Sheridan and Daniel Wright Woods. I am heading out to Rollins and Sun Lake today! One of the Van Patten milkweeds has already found a new home. JOY! It happened to be hangingContinue reading “Van Patten Woods/Sterling Lake”

There was a lovely, red-winged serenade accompanying us on our entire hike this day!

There is clearly a lot of work that is going into the restoration of this space. The floor is a short green carpet that I know won’t last for long. The recent burns have a special scent when mixed with a spring rain. It did not go unappreciated. On my first visit to this northernContinue reading “Grant Woods North”

The Millennium east, 1 mile loop, and the Fort Hill Trail, loop trail are best accessed from the winter sport parking area. This was my first time on the Fort Hill Trail. I was surprised it’s asphalt. Will add it to a cycling route later in the season!

I intentionally sought out some new locations for McDonald plantings. I was successful for two out of the three! I love how this preserve changes through the seasons.

Nothing but blue skies today, not even wind! A favorite spot got quite a new look. I still left a milkweed to hang out for awhile.

Lakewood was the first Lake County forest preserve I ever visited. I remember my first hike was on a hot and humid day in 1985, when pretty much everything was taller than me. #25 is on a trail aptly named 1mile loop off of the Millennium Trail, East It’s accessible from the main lots orContinue reading “Lakewood and Millennium Trail”

Pink on Pink. These milkweeds are getting a workout in on Old School’s pink, exercise trail!