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Chicagoland Halloween Celebrations Emphasize Fun and Safety

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Dominic Calabrese

Halloween events are still scheduled throughout the Chicago area this fall, but safety considerations will remain front and center as families celebrate the season.

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Turtles are Biodiversity Ambassadors

Jun 30, 2021 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Turtles have lived on Earth since the dinosaur era, some 60 million years ago. But today, these reptiles with hard shells and soft bodies need help, and they are getting it from groups throughout the Chicago region. Writer Sheryl DeVore talks with Chicago area experts about urban and suburban turtle conservation efforts in natural Illinois areas.

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Woodpeckers in Illinois - Adaptations Help Them Survive Midwest Winters

Dec 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

The Chicago area is host to seven native types of woodpeckers. Many of these birds can be seen in our winter backyards, says writer Sheryl De Vore in this month's Natural Chicago green living sectiom.

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