Looking Ahead in the 815
When you hike, do you find yourself looking down? Some body language experts say that looking down while walking is a sign of low confidence,...
How Cool is Howard Colman?
Have you hiked at Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve? The lovely landscape is surrounded by a glowing prairie, comforting trees and a crystal...
Help Kids Create a Healthy Relationship with Winter
If you have kids or grandkids, helping them create a loving relationship with winter increases their chances of having a healthy relationship with...
Meet Connie: New 815 Outside AmeriCorps Member
Hikers, hello! I’m Connie Kuntz. I am the newest 815 Outside AmeriCorps member and I am so excited to be here. Like you, I love exploring the...
Introducing Our New Partner Organization: Byron Forest Preserve District
[Image description: a horseshoe shaped bend in the creek that runs through Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve. Along the bank is ice and small amounts...
Know Your Preserves: Colored Sands Forest Preserve
[Image description: a view of the Sugar River with trees lining the shoreline. In the center is a slightly transparent brown box with the words...
Know Your Preserves: Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve
[Image Description: the rocky shoreline of the Kishwaukee River with trees lining the riverbanks. The trees display an array of fall colors.]...
Know Your Preserves: Nature At The Confluence
Nature At The Confluence is a unique urban environmental center situated on 72 acres of greenspace in South Beloit, IL, just across the street from...
Meet Holly: 815 Outside AmeriCorps Member
Hello everyone! I’m Holly Hansen and I am the new AmeriCorps Member for 815 Outside! I am super excited to be in the position. I know there are so...
Know Your Preserves: Sugar River Alder Forest Preserve
Sugar River Alder Forest Preserve is located on 537.8 acres in the north-western part of Winnebago County. This preserve sits right across the...