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Sheryl DeVore

Great Blue Heron on Lake Defiance
July’s Must-Visit Outdoor Havens in the Chicago Region

Jul 01, 2024 ● By Sheryl DeVore

July can be hot and buggy, but that’s no reason to stay indoors. Natural Awakenings asked local notable environmentalists what natural areas in the Chicago region they most enjoy visiting on a July day and what can be experienced there.

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A male Red-breasted merganser swimming
Migrating Ducks Add Color to Midwest Waterways

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Songbird migration is mostly over, but there’s another group of birds just starting its migration.

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Colorful Migrant Warblers Share Special Relationships with Native Plants

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

May is peak time for birdwatchers and nature lovers to hear and see about 30 species of warblers as they migrate through the Chicago region. Birdwatching is a fun, eco-friendly way to enjoy nature and get outside while staying at home.

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