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Honk If You Love Goslings
NATURE l Chicago's annual goose population explosion is under way. A trip to the local bird sanctuary on a beautiful Sunday turned up a major increase in the number of fluffy goslings

Bob Benenson
May 121 min read


Foliage is So Bloomin' Beautiful in Chicago This Time of Year
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY l The foliage and flowers are so bloomin' beautiful around Chicago's North Pond this time of year. The photos in this article speak more than 1,000 words

Bob Benenson
May 81 min read


Breaking Web(foot) News: First Goslings Sighting of 2025
GOSLING SEASON l Spring is my most cherished season, and the animals coming out with their new generations in tow is a miracle. Enjoy photos from my first goslings sighting of 2025...

Bob Benenson
May 72 min read


Nature Calling: Raucous Noise Reveals Return of the Herons
NATURE IN CHICAGO l I decided to get in some extra steps while waiting for the bus home from the farmers market. It was pure luck that I stumbled on the return of the herons to Lincoln Park Zoo

Bob Benenson
May 42 min read


Spring at North Pond: Refuge in the City Comes to Life Again
NATURE IN CHICAGO l North Pond is a bird sanctuary in Chicago's Lincoln Park, providing beauty and serenity amid the big city's bustle. Enjoy a photo essay of North Pond as it burst to life in spring

Bob Benenson
Apr 302 min read


Suddenly Spring: Slowed by Chilly Weather, the Season Blossoms
SPRING COLORS l Spring foliage got off to a slow start in Chicago because of the chilly weather. But it didn't take much of a warmup for the beauty of spring to pop

Bob Benenson
Apr 281 min read


The Blueberry Awards Bear Fruitful Leads on Nature-Focused Kids' Lit
NATURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN l Evanston Public Library's annual Blueberry Awards honor children's lit that connects youngsters with nature...

Bob Benenson
Apr 64 min read


Chicago Winter Markets: One Goes North, One's New, One Returns
FARMERS MARKETS l Exciting news for Chicago's winter farmers market fans: There are 3 new choices to add to your winter local food shopping.

Bob Benenson
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Nature's Power and the Beauty: Lake Waves, Painted Sky
NATURE l Nature'was on display in Chicago on Friday. Winds from hurricane 's outer bands drove big waves, and there was a beautiful sunset..
bob51386
Sep 30, 20241 min read


When East Winds Blow, It's Surf's Up on Chicago's Lake Shore
NATURE l For a huge city, Chicago enjoys an amazing amount of natural beauty. And when the east winds are gusty, the waves are spectacular..

Bob Benenson
Sep 14, 20241 min read


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