With its vibrant red color, dramatic crest and black mask, the male Northern Cardinal is said to entice more people to open a field guide than any other North American bird. Further evidence of its wide-spread appeal, the Northern Cardinal
Wildflower of the Week: Hairy Aster
Often called the daisy, sunflower, or composite family, the aster family is one of the largest plant families in the world. Although there are 22,000 species, ranging from herbs to shrubs, the common trait among the members of this family
The Bluest Bird in the Woods
Indigo Buntings return to Crow Island Woods by May and leave in early to mid-fall. During that time you are likely to see them at eye level relatively near the trails or hear them singing exuberantly from the tops of
Great Horned Owls: Crow Island Woods’ Most Famous Residents
For years our family heard Great Horned Owls hooting in Crow Island Woods on winter nights. We’d stand on our balcony in the cold and dark hoping to catch a glimpse of these magnificent raptors. The owls eluded us until
Crow Island Woods Was Not a Wet Prairie
The Strand consultants and their plan’s supporters continue to tout the benefits of “restoring Crow Island Woods to its historical wet prairie conditions,” persuading residents that this part of the plan makes sense because it represents a return to some historical, natural state
Free Rain Barrel Programs
On May 16, the Kenilworth Village Board unanimously approved a program through which residents can receive up to four free 55-gallon rain barrels at no cost to the Village or residents. Rain Barrels can improve the health of your plants
Stormwater Storage Storage Opportunities
Forest Preserve Forest Preserve South of Landfill 60-100 Ac-Ft of wet or wetland storage. Pros: Big space Current route for all runoff Adjacent to River for easy drainage Big & centrally located enough to be used for both tree street
Stormwater Solution Alternatives
We believe that a vigorous community discussion of multiple stormwater components — a matrix of possibilities and their associated strengths and weaknesses — will help us find a sustainable balance between cost, stormwater management, and quality of life in Winnetka. Our 100-year
Winnetka Current Mentions Us
Calls residents concerned about destroying the woods, concentrating pollutants and safety risks near Crow Island School “a coalition of sorts.” Strand’s idea sparks controversy at stormwater workshop
Birds In Crow Island
Many birds live in and around Crow Island Woods, or stop here during migration season to recharge during their long journeys. Our birds range from the very large (Adult Great Horned Owls are often over two feet tall) to very small (Ruby-throated