You never know what you will see when you visit Nygren Wetland Preserve. Photographer James McDowell arrived at Nygren Wetland Preserve on the morning of Thu., Sept. 24 around 7 AM. From the wildlife overlook parking lot he walked east, he said, “in a clock-wise...
The spring Wildflower Walkabout series starts on Earth Day this year! We invite you to celebrate by attending the first walkabout of the season. The location will be announced on April 1st when registration opens. Check back here for more info. Join the Natural Land...
Uncommon Rock Elm is a State Champion and the 2026 March Tree of the Month NLI’s Legacy Tree Program Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program is pleased to recognize a Rock Elm (Ulmus thomasii) as the 2026 March Tree of the Month. It is located in Hononegah...
Champion Trees Discovered Through NLI’s Legacy Tree Program Natural Land Institute (NLI) launched our Legacy Tree Program in January 2024 by recognizing one tree a month from nominations submitted to the land conservation organization and creating a tree...
NLI’s Legacy Tree Program is pleased to announce the 2025 December Tree of the Month is a Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve, 8322 Blomberg Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016. It stands 110 feet tall, has a 94-ft. average crown spread, and a...
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