One way Great Parks balances conservation with recreation is by limiting access to sensitive areas. Why are these natural areas so crucial to our ecosystem? Conservation Biologists Daniel and Jack take you on a tour of Trillium Trails State Nature Preserve, share the history behind it and delve into what makes state-designated preserves not just important, but also special.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Prairie, woods, river – the habitats at Kroger Hills are aplenty. Conservation & Parks Manager John takes us on a tour through this diverse nature preserve in today’s video.

It is that time of year once again. With warmer temperatures come the beautiful blooms of our region’s spring wildflowers. Whether you are in your favorite park, nature preserve or even your own backyard, there are blooms to discover all around us. Great Parks is fortunate to have healthy populations of native wildflowers in many […]