Waubonsee Community College

The nature of Chicago, Isabel S. Abrams

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-258) and index

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The nature of Chicago

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Isabel S. Abrams

1. Glaciers, wild onions, and skyscrapers : The natural forces and natural resources that shaped Chicago's history ; Tours around the city and downtown with glimpses of the city's architecture, plan, geology, waterways, and greenways -- 2. Lake Michigan lookouts : The tale of Lake Chicago and Lake Michigan ; How the water and shoreline influence Chicago's weather and lifestyle ; Tours of ancient beach ridges and the beach scene, with harbors and shoreline features -- 3. Landforms and landscapes : Glacial debris and plant communities that shaped Chicago scenery ; Tours to moraines, eskers, kames, and Fermilab -- 4. Skywatch : How Earth traveling in space, celestial bodies in the heavens, and clouds in the sky influence the environment of Chicago ; Tours to Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum and to the Cernan Earth and Space Center -- 5. The sea of grass : The ecology and history of Illinois prairie ; Tours of original and restored prairies and oak savanna -- 6. Native Americans and nature : The settlements, hunting grounds, and travels of Native Americans ; Trails in the city and artifacts near downtown ; Tours to Native American sites in the forest preserves, along the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage corridor, and to the Isle à La Cache Museum -- 7. The forest and the trees : Oaks and other trees in Chicago forests ; Tours to forest preserves and nature centers -- 8. Wonderful wetlands : The plants and animals of wetlands and the services they provide to the urban environment ; Tours to marshes, ponds, bogs, fens -- 9. River runs : The history of Chicago waterways ; Tours of the Chicago River, Des Plaines River, Calumet River, Sanitary and Ship Canal, and Illinois and Michigan National Heritage Corridor -- 10. Botanical beauties : Tours to Lincoln Park, Grant Park, Jackson Park, and other Chicago-area parks, gardens, conservatories, and arboretums -- 11. Animal encounters : Tours to the habitats of exotic and native beasts: birding spots, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, and Shedd Aquarium -- 12. Museums on the wild side : Celestial bodies, beautiful flowers, endangered animals, dinosaur skeletons, precious stones, and other natural wonders in Chicago's museums -- 13. Outdoor action : Places for biking, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, skating, skiing, swimming, and tobogganing in Chicago and its suburbs -- 14. Celebrate nature : Chicago's calendar of nature celebrations ; Event hotlines -- Nature organizations

Comprehensive guide to natural sites in and around the city