Into the Wild: Byron Forest Preserve’s Ripplinger/Gouker Preserve

By Richie Wolf Superintendent of Education and Recreation, Byron Forest Preserve At 6550 Illinois Route 2 in Byron, the Ripplinger/Gouker Preserve contains
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Into the Wild: Dramatic geology, scenic overlooks at Magnolia Bluff Park in Rock County

By Lena Verkuilen Welty Environmental Center Director On a drive through northern Illinois, you notice Highway 2 has become Highway 213 as
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Into the Wild: Return to the woods

By Randy Mermel and Jessie Crow Mermel On-Farm Educators at Angelic Organics Learning Center As educators at Angelic Organics Learning Center
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On the trail with dogs—Pecatonica Wetlands, the Wild, Wild West

Into the Wild In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental
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Into the Wild: Pecatonica Ridge Prairie a legacy for future generations

Into the Wild In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental
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Into the Wild: Discover forest, birds and maple syrup at Big Hill Park

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into the Wild: Stone Bridge Forest Preserve: A regeneration of land and spirit

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: The fourth season at Klehm

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: A glide through the woods

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Carver-Roehl County Park—Rock County’s hidden gem

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Wilderness at the core–The natural pleasures of Tinker Swiss Cottage and Gardens

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Working together to protect the Kishwaukee River Corridor

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Dahlquist Park Outback–a wild place reachable off a bus stop

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Lowden-Miller State Forest offers hunting, hiking, skiing and equestrian trails

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Sugar River Forest Preserve for canoeing, fishing, picnicking and lots more

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Reuben A. Aldeen Park–An oasis from the pavement

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Angelic Organics–creating a habitat that welcomes and sustains wildlife

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Kilbuck Bluffs one of Winnebago County’s oldest forest preserves

In recognition of the United Nations designation of 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and
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Into The Wild: Castle Rock State Park an area of major scientific importance

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: See eagles and more at Jensen Forest Preserve

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: Canoeing the Sugar River

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: Go on a safari at Deer Run Forest Preserve

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: Atwood Park…Walden Pond or the Magic Kingdom?

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition (FREC)
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Into The Wild: Beckman Mill County Park–Where nature and history meet

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition (FREC)
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Into The Wild: Colored Sands Forest Preserve: Birds, wildflowers and geology!

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: Visit the vast natural areas of the Byron Forest Preserve

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: Hike or bike the Cherry Valley Path

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area: a natural history

As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Into The Wild: Rock Cut offers year-round recreational opportunities

  As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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