Jeff Reiter
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Searching for a European goldfinch in Lake CountyAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - The European goldfinch has made its home in Lake County and Wisconsin
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McCormick Day celebrates Cantigny's benefactor's birthdayJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - When Cantigny Park celebrates the birthday of its benefactor, Col Robert R. McCormick, it throws a party for the community - complete with birthday cupcakes. McCormick D...
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Series showcases forest preserves when the birding is bestJul 06, 2018 6:00 am - The first thing you should know about Keriann Dubina is that she likes brown-headed cowbirds. In fact, she's a local authority on the species most birders love to hate. ...
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Cantigny set to reopen renovated gardensJul 05, 2018 11:00 pm - A key milestone in Cantigny's ongoing Project New Leaf renovation occurs this month when the park's display gardens reopen to the public. The fully redesigned and replan...
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Symphony concerts return to CantignyJun 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Symphony concerts return to Cantigny Park in Wheaton this month after a two-year hiatus. Tickets are on sale for June and July performances at 1S151 Winfield Road: • DuP...
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Kids can drop in for summer fun at CantignyJun 07, 2018 11:00 pm - While school is out, Cantigny Park offers free weekly afternoon programs for children that aim to be fun and educational. The summer lineup includes two new offerings: ...
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A look at our changing bird populationMay 07, 2018 11:00 pm - The basement archive of a military museum seems an odd place to find a 41-year-old bird checklist. Then again, this is Cantigny. We like history. We save stuff. Thanks...
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Cantigny joins Museums for All initiativeApr 25, 2018 11:00 pm - Cantigny Park's two museums, the First Division Museum and McCormick House, are participating in the Museums for All program. The national initiative of the Association ...
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Celebrating the wonders of avian migrationApr 16, 2018 11:00 pm - For me, April is the best month. Baseball is back, golf courses are open and spring migration is ramping up daily. Avian April is exciting and filled with potential. Ev...
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Why the red-breasted nuthatch is this birder's favoriteMar 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Back in 2004, in what now seems like another life, I had a memorable experience on my way to work. Walking east along Wacker Drive, I noticed what looked like a leaf fl...