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A barred owl sleeping on a tree branch.
Nature curiosity: How do birds sleep?
8/11/2022Read moreBirds aren't exactly deep sleepers, but they do manage to get some shut eye every night.
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A colorful sunset.
What's the difference?: Lake vs. pond
8/8/2022Read moreWhat makes a lake a lake? Or how about a pond a pond. Technically speaking, nothing.
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A garter snake coming out of the crack between sidewalk squares.
Five things about our most recognizable snake, the garter snake
8/2/2022Read moreGet to know a little about our most recognizable snake, the common garter snake.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird on a tree branch.
Nature curiosity: When do hummingbirds migrate?
8/1/2022Read moreHummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.
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A natural surface trail in a forest.
Want to elevate your walk to a hike? Check out these natural surface trails
7/30/2022Read moreWhat makes a hike more than a walk? A natural surface trail certainly helps.
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An armadillo in the grass.
Seen an armadillo or a bear? IDNR wants to know
7/27/2022Read moreArmadillos aren't normally seen in the northern part of Illinois and, when they are, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants to know about it. Same for black bears, cougars and gray wolves.
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A colorful sunrise at Monee Reservoir.
You don't even have to leave your car to take in the sights at some preserves
7/25/2022Read moreNot everyone is able to hike along trails to enjoy nature and all it has to offer, so the Forest Preserve has many spots where you can take in the sights from your car or an easy-to-get-to bench.
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Earthworms in soil.
Five fun facts about subterranean earthworms
7/14/2022Read moreLearn all about the earthworms crawling just below the surface.
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A man using a tape measure to measure the circumference of a tree.
How to tell how old a tree is — without cutting it down
7/8/2022Read moreWant to determine the age of a tree without cutting it down? As long as you know what kind of tree it is, all you need is a measuring tape and a calculator.
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A snail on a leaf.
When it comes to creeping along at a snail's pace, snails and slugs really take the cake
7/7/2022Read moreTurtles have nothing on snails when it comes to creeping along at a snail's pace, and while we may not give much thought to snails and slugs they are quite numerous around the world.
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Rock Run Greenway Trail closed at Olympic Boulevard
The Rock Run Greenway Trail section at Olympic Boulevard is closed for a City of Joliet project. The trail section is expected to reopen in the fall.
Go with the flow, sign up for a paddling program today
The Forest Preserve District offers a wide variety of paddling programs each summer for varying ability levels and at many locations throughout Will County. Take a Kayak Kollege program to learn how to paddle or sign up for a non-instructional program to cruise a lake or river.