By Isabelle Molitor, August 2026 Why is protecting a diversity of habitat important? A habitat is an environment that meets all of an organism’s needs to survive. Different species of plants and animals require unique conditions. By protecting a variety of habitat...
By Isabelle Molitor, Marketing Outreach Intern summer 2026 Wetland habitats are significant to many bird species. Marshes and wetlands provide shelter, opportunities for foraging, and serve as rest stops along a migrating bird’s path. However, people are often unaware...
Join us for our annual winter event, “Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike” on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 at Nygren Wetland Preserve (3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL). This free family friendly event is an open house style affair that will start at 4:30...
The public is invited to join Natural Land Institute (NLI) at an open house called Dark Sky Bonfire and S’mores to showcase the new 80-acre addition to the north side of their Pecatonica Ridge Preserve, acquired at the end of 2024. This new section of wetland and wet...
Wine & Brew at the Wetland is a casual afternoon on the prairie where guests enjoy sampling an assortment of wine, craft beer and whiskey. Delectable finger foods, live music, and walks through the prairie filled with blooming midsummer wildflowers provide an...
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