Forest Preserve District of Cook County Archives

Forest Preserves Unlock the Mysteries of Nature

January 29, 2022January 30, 2022 Mike Nowak coyotes, environment, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Lake County Forest Preserve District, native plants, Nina Baki, Peggy Malecki, Rebekah Snyder, The Mike Nowak Show, winter activities

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Yes, it cold and there’s snow. But if you live in the Chicago region, those are two excellent reasons to get out to a nearby forest preserve. Nina Baki from the Cook County and Rebekah Snyder from Lake County talk about the activities they have to offer and why a visit to nature–even in winter–can be so rewarding.

Mead n' Feed at Wild Blossom Meadery, Winery & Brewery

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Mead n’ Feed on the South Side

March 30, 2019May 17, 2019 Mike Nowak Bartlett Tree Experts, Carrie Schloss, Conservation at Home, environment, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, gardening, Illinois Extension, Peggy Malecki, sustainability, The Mike Nowak Show, urban beekeeping, urban trees, Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery

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We head to Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery on Chicago’s south side for a honey tasting “mead n’ feed” event, featuring Chef Carrie Schloss. Phil Fitch and Nick Arensmann from Bartlett Tree Experts answer urban tree care questions. Nina Baki from Forest Preserve District of Cook County and Val Kehoe from Illinois Extension talk about how you can be part of the Conservation@Home program.

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