The natural history of the area and the development of the Windings Community
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| Jens Jensen and the Nature of the Windings | ARTICLE: A brief history of the development of the Windings, including geological features formed by water and a 36 acre green belt. Balancing the forces of nature and our streets and homes requires ongoing attention. (October, 2019) |
| Original Branigar Windings Brochure | BROCHURE: The original 1969 sales brochure for The Windings of Ferson Creek by the Branigar Corporation. |
| Windings of Ferson Creek Homeowners Association Environmental Committee | BROCHURE: Shares the history, accomplishments and goals of the committee. (October, 2020) |
| The Windings Woodland and So Much More | ARTICLE: A natural history of the Windings rare oak woodlands; the benefits and the dangers if left neglected. (June, 2021) |
| The Hills Are Alive in the Windings | ARTICLE: Discusses the geology of the Windings and how annual rain storms can undercut driveways and large oaks. What we do in our yards can help. (September, 2020) |
| The Windings Oak Savanah | ARTICLE: The hillside by the Windings pond may have been an Oak Savannah in pre-settlement days. (September, 2020) |
| Oak Savannas | WEBSITE: A guide to provide land owners with the tools needed to restore oak savannas in the midwest. |
| Chicago Wilderness Atlas of Biodiversity | PUBLICATION: A description of wooded communities, wetlands, streams, and more in the Chicago Wilderness region, including Kane County. (1999) |
| Jens Jensen – Poet of the Prairie | ARTICLE: This article chronicles the life and influence of Jens Jensen in Chicago and other places in the Midwest. (September, 2018) |
| Jens Jensen Living Green Video | VIDEO: Learn about the man that inspired The Windings of Ferson Creek. (aired on PBS, June, 2014) |