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Earth as seen from space.
Five must-know facts about our home planet Earth
4/17/2024Read moreYou can define Earth in many ways, but above all else it is home. Here is your chance to learn all about our home planet.
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Want your kids to respect nature? Get your garden growing with them
4/16/2024Read moreGardening with your kids can be a great way to make them good stewards of the environment.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird perched on the tip of a branch.
Migration watch: Hummingbirds have landed in Will County
4/15/2024Read moreFor those of you eagerly anticipating the arrival of ruby-throated hummingbirds, it won't be long now. The tiny birds have been spotted in Will County and elsewhere in Illinois.
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A monarch butterfly rest on the purple flowers of wild bergamot.
Migration watch: Monarchs have landed in Illinois
4/15/2024Read moreWe're charting migrations this season, announcing when a variety of species hit major milestones on their travels north.
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A sea of blooming bluebells dot the forest floor at O'Hara Woods.
If you want to be immersed in bluebells this spring, O’Hara Woods is where it’s at
4/15/2024Read moreThere are a number of preserves where Virginia bluebells bloom each spring, but the sea of bluebells at O'Hara Woods Preserve is quite impressive.
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A snapping turtle on a trail.
Slow your roll: Turtles on the move for nesting season
4/10/2024Read moreSpring is a time when turtles are often on the move and at risk of being hit by cars. If you can safely move a turtle across a road, here's how to do it.
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A male cardinal singing while perched on a branch.
Nature curiosity: Why do birds sing in the morning?
4/8/2024Read moreAre the birds waking you up before dawn? There's a good reason for their morning concert.
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Save yourself from heartbreak: Check your yard for rabbit nests before mowing
4/1/2024Read moreBefore you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.
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A person posing for a photo with a forest as the backdrop.
Meet a Naturalist: Michelle Cipiti, fulfilling a dream
3/26/2024Read moreMeet Michelle Cipiti, an interpretive naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
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Common snowdrops peeking up from the ground.
Protect the overwintering insects by resisting urge to start your garden cleanup now
3/25/2024Read moreStep away from the rake; it's too early to start your spring yard cleanup.
Current Headlines
New all-terrain wheelchair available for public use at Four Rivers
An adaptive all-terrain wheelchair is now available for public use at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. The GRIT Freedom Chair – Spartan Model can be used by people of all ages and abilities.
Bald eagle nesting update: We have confirmed six eaglets in three nests
The bald eagle population has been booming in Will County in recent years, and we're monitoring four active nests.