freaky and fun trees in the forest preserves! #trees #forestpreservesofcookcounty #ecology #savanna #prairie

monarch enjoying the nectar of swamp milkweed in the North Branch of Forest Preserves of Cook County near Dam 1 Woods #forestpreservesofcookcounty #ecology #milkweed #pollinators

One more paddle in the Skokie Lagoons, near Chicago, before I put the kayaks away for the season. #kayaking #kayak #nature #forestpreservesofcookcounty
#fpcc

Today’s fall scenes and serenity brought to you by the @fpdcc and specific Palos Park Woods! I love that Palos is almost entirely forest preserve, and this area is among the most beautiful of the preserves. #forestpreservesofcookcounty #forest #cookcounty #palos #palosparkillinois #fall #illinois

🌱 reminder: designate time 4 YOURSELF every day 2 b in the present moment ♡

#selfcare

#bridge #graffiti #forest #water #ripple #current #rocks #birdsounds #nature #forestpreservesofcookcounty #chicago #hiddengems #chitownsummer #smokespot #naturelovers #naturesky #graffitisky #bridgesky