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Meghan headed out on the water for the first time this summer for a kayaking adventure at Monee Reservoir.

Participants say app-based missions have led to a stronger connection to nature.

Funding will support restoration work, Woods Walk supplies and a new water bottle filling station.

Discover fascinating facts about ospreys, from their fish-catching adaptations and long migrations to how to tell them apart from bald eagles.

That buzz you hear coming from the trees in your yard is coming from dog-day cicadas that emerge every summer with their well-known buzzing sound.

Channahon woman’s split-second warbler shot earns top honors in photo contest.

Lightning bugs aren't as common as they once were, but there are things you can do at home to protect these summertime staples. 

The July 17 event at Monee Reservoir will feature lobster, tacos, giveaways, kayak rentals, lawn games and live music.

The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors.

Shooting star activity will be heating up in July, with three meteor showers kicking off. A comet will also be visible in the night sky. 

The permits are good through Dec. 31. 

What are you doing to beat the heat this summer? If you can, add leaving water out for wildlife to your list.

Black ash baskets made by Pokagon artists will be on display through Aug. 30.

Sign up for a summer Volunteer Morning to help improve Will County's preserves. 

Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtle on earth — growing to more than 50 times as heavy as common snapping turtles we see locally.

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