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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Cindy Hernandez

Acorns galore: ‘Mast year’ for oak trees means massive seed production across Chicago

Acorns from an oak tree near DePaul University, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Last year’s mild winter has led to a bumper crop of acorns this fall — all you have to do is look down.

“By this time of year, acorns will start dropping and you’ll see them scattered all over the ground,” said Jalene LaMontagne, professor of biological sciences at DePaul University.

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