St. James Farm Forest Preserve
St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville is the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's newest offering.
The Forest Preserve District will continue its work towards accomplishing many objectives of the St. James Farm Master Plan, as it transforms this once private estate into a place for conservation, education and recreation to be enjoyed by the public. To learn more, visit dupageforest.org.
Blackwell Forest Preserve Lake
GoPro Karma Drone Footage and Hiking / Photography at St. James Farm - Warrenville, IL
GoPro Karma Drone Footage and Hiking / Photography at St. James Farm - Warrenville, IL
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Luxury House for Sale ~ 2S225 Madison Street, Wheaton, IL 60189
This may be the most alluring natural setting in Wheaton. Adjacent to St. James Farm Forest Preserve & the Illinois Prairie Path, this near 1-acre property on a quiet dead-end street provides the privacy & tranquility one would expect from luxury estate living. Every day feels like vacation living on a street known as a hidden gem to both residents & visitors alike, yet the convenience of schools, shopping, highways & Metra are right at your fingertips. Built in 2004 & since masterfully updated for today's living by original owners, every inch of the grand 10,000 sq ft interior on 4 levels has been meticulously planned to detail. Truly a wonderfully livable space built for creating incredible family memories. Ideal for large-scale entertainment both indoors & outdoors with a state-of-the-art kitchen, family room, 18' sun room & a 2,500 sq ft outdoor oasis of Valders & Blue Stone. 1st floor master w/private patio. This house could not be replicated at this price. LOW TAXES!
Exploring a Winter Wonderland
Hey guys! I know I have not uploaded a video for a while but I hope you enjoy this one! This shoot was done in the Lake county forest preserve, IL
Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville, IL (Clockwise)
The Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve trail is in Naperville, IL. The loop trail is about 5.5 miles in length and is composed of a fine crushed limestone with a few hills.
West Ridge Nature Preserve: Chicago Park District
The West Ridge Nature Preserve is part of the Chicago Park District.
5801 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
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Kayak fishing at West branch forest preserve.
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Camping at Blackwell Timelapse
August 2015 - Camping at Blackwell Forest Preserve
Warrenville, IL
Camping Close to Home
If city life has got you stressed, it might be time to trade it in for a bit of the great outdoors. Camping is a low cost way to get back to nature while spending quality time with the family.
“I think it’s a great idea because I think too many people spend a lot of time indoors,” said Barb Vrchota, Naturalist at Knoch Knolls Nature Center. “You need to get out and experience nature.”
Securing a tent and a solid sleeping bag is a good start, but then what? First timers might be glad to know there’s a place close to home where you can get away, without getting overwhelmed - at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville.
“You’re not going a great distance, it’s probably just a few minutes from home so if you did forget something you can still go back or if there’s any other needs,” said Manager of Site Operations at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Jay Johnson.
Their campground offers 64 campsites, each one unique, and separate.
“Each site is a bit secluded it has a nice buffer with native plants in between you and your neighbors and it might be trees grasses or forges but it’s a real nice camping experience for all the sites,” said Johnson.
And it’s not just s’mores and fun around the fire you’ll find, there’s boating, fishing, an archery course, and a great view from atop mount hoy. If you’ve brought your bike, you can cover even more ground.
“You could enjoy Danada Forest Preserve, you could enjoy St. James Farm, and then between those two is Herrick Lake Forest Preserve so you could literally bike within four different preserves within one day,” said Johnson.
Whether you head out with friends, or family, you’ll be left with sweet memories that will last a lifetime.
You must purchase a permit from the site to camp at Blackwell’s, which is open from 1 p.m. Thursdays until 12 p.m. on Sundays through Labor Day.
Naperville News 17’s Kim Pirc reports.
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St Charles IL
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St Charles, Illinois. Offering bike trails, hiking, horseback riding trails, the Durant House Museum, Creek Bend Nature Center and more. This is the trail head for the Great Western Trail so bring your bike!
A Dreamy Autumn at the Morton Arboretum
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Brittany & Ben ~~ 08/18/18
That day when Brittany Arnold and Benjamin Eads exchanged vows in Warrenville, Illinois...
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Home for sale - 2S225 Madison St Wheaton, IL 60189
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2S225 Madison St Wheaton, IL 60189
6 bedrooms, 5.2 baths, 10,046 square feet, MLS# 10531174
This may be the most alluring natural setting in Wheaton. Adjacent to St. James Farm Forest Preserve and the Illinois Prairie Path, near 1-acre property on dead-end street. Every day feels like vacation, yet the convenience of schools, shopping, highways, and Metra. Built in 2004 and since masterfully updated, every inch of the 6 bedroom, 5 full, 2 half bath, 10,000 square foot interior on 4 levels has been meticulously planned to detail. Open-concept. Custom stone, tile, and woodwork. State-of-the-art kitchen with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, open family room with fireplace, dining room, 18-foot ceiling sun room with fireplace, and 2,500 sq ft outdoor oasis of Valders and Blue Stone. 1st-floor master suite with heated slate floors and spa bath with garden tub and 50 square foot heated shower floors/seat. 2 executive office options. Walkout basement has heated floors, gym, game rooms, guest suite with bath, and 530 bottle wine cellar. 5-car heated garage, 2 laundry rooms, and more.
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Morton Arboretum Autumn Memories, Lisle Illinois
Colorful display of fall colors seen at the Morotn Arboretum
Fishing At Pine Lake
Fishing for late pre-spawn bass at Pine Lake Wheaton Regional Park.
Autumn At Blackwell Forest Preserve Illinois
Just for fun. This was one of the earliest videos produced as proof of concept prior to creating Stone Cliff Productions, Inc. As a photography hobbyist since the age of ten I always enjoyed photos during Autumn and hiking around the hillsides of Pennsylvania. The colors, textures, smell in the air, waning warmth of the season and the visual artistry were deep memories.
My film attempt was to capture some of that moment in a hike around Silver Lake at Blackwell in DuPage County Illinois. I wanted to incorporate four royalty free music passages and work with many transitions while learning and improving techniques and skills. It was a wonderful, beautiful day.
Volunteers Make a Reel Difference
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently honored its corps of dedicated volunteers at its 2011 volunteer awards banquet. With hundreds of volunteers and guests in attendance, 19 individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions.
Last fiscal year, 956 long-term and 4,000 one-time volunteers donated a combined total of over 96,000 hours to promote the Forest Preserve District's mission of conservation, education and recreation. Volunteers at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook, Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago, Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville and Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn hosted millions of visitors, brought history to life, cared for animals and taught children about all things wild. Natural Resource Management volunteers stewarded thousands of acres and monitored animal populations. Trail Patrol volunteers helped visitors enjoy the forest preserves safely. Through the Volunteer Ranger Experience, individuals supported fishing and archery clinics and groups helped maintain the beautiful condition of forest preserves throughout the District.
Camping Blackwell Forest Preserve 2015
Fall Bass Fishing At Pine Lake