Crawdad Slough Sketch

I didn’t have much time today so I made a quick stop at Crawdad Slough, just to find something to sketch … More

Blizzard 2011 Chicago Sketch

I’m alive! As you may have heard, much of the United States was bombarded by strong storms recently. In my area … More

It is mild, there is no wind, and we are at a sweltering 30°F. Sweltering? Yes! After weeks of cooler temps, this … More

This is a picture I took last winter at the Orland Grasslands. I think it was about 4:30, just before … More

01-13-2011 20°F cloudy McClaughry Springs Woods Stopping by McClaughry Woods, you can’t even say that I went for a hike, … More

2010 left with a bang…literally. The last day of the year woke me up with thunder, lovely winter lightning and thunder, … More

12-26-10 33°F cloudy, breeze orange and red trail Hiking today seems like a workout, for I am wearing regular hiking … More

Well friends, here it is! Finally! Sit back and relax and enjoy a short hike at Spears Woods before we … More

I heard through the Illinois Birding List, that if you visit the Bartel Grasslands after 3pm, your chances of seeing … More

The free November sketch class at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center was a hit! As we took a short … More