Invasive species are complicated. They are regarded as evil pests, but why is that? And, is it fair to blame the species, or does a more nuanced reality exist that
The inspiring process of ecosystem restoration begins with seeds! Most of Cook County’s natural ecosystems have degraded over time. Removing invasive species from an ecosystem can kick off restoration, but
If you’ve walked around North Pond over the past couple weeks, you may have noticed blackened areas and the faint smell of smoke— the result of a prescribed burn performed
On a frigid day in February, a few hardy souls braved the elements to help us take advantage of a prime opportunity to sew seeds around North Pond Nature Sanctuary.
As has been expressed by many regular visitors to North Pond Nature Sanctuary, water levels have seemed lower than normal this winter, similar to what was observed this time last
As 2024 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on my first full year as Executive Director of this wonderful organization and wish to share some of the many accomplishments of