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Nature Play Day After Hours: Snakes

July 8

BYOB Bingo

July 9

Nature Journaling Series: Plum Creek Nature Center

July 10

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IN THE NEWS

'Into the Wild' art exhibit blends nature and creativity

The “Into the Wild Art Exhibition” runs July 5 through Aug. 30 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook. The free exhibit showcases nature-themed art by local artists from the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces.

Booms in the night: Fireworks displays pose risks for wildlife

It's not just our pets who suffer around the Fourth of July. Loud, booming fireworks pose serious risks to wildlife too.

Mosquitoes driving you indoors? Attract dragonflies to your yard

Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.