Remarkable Woman: Wendy Paulson, birder and conservationist

Chicago Tribune June 15, 2013 | By Jenniffer Weigel It takes a trained ear to know the call of the grasshopper sparrow. Or a bobolink. Or even a meadowlark.  For Wendy Paulson, standing in the grasslands of North Barrington and focusing her telescope on a rare savannah sparrow for all to see, it brings her great joy. “Be sure to …

Caring in Action: CFC helps natural habitats to thrive

“Saving Living Space for Living Things” is Citizens for Conservation’s motto. This organization is a perfect fit for “Caring in action”, since for this group, caring about saving our natural habitat comes with a great deal of action. And we can all take part. We talked with staff director Sam Oliver about the organization, its diverse projects and the fun …