This unique-looking salamander species never grows up.
Fall means changing leaves and earlier sunsets, but there are plenty more signs of the season if you know where to look.
Traveling exhibit opens Sept. 23 with original artwork inspired by children’s book.
Festival of Arts Through Nature returns Sept. 26 with music, yoga, art and more
126-acre acquisition protects wildlife habitat and future trail opportunities in Custer Township.
Get to know these semiaquatic mammals that are common across Illinois.
Around this time, spiders seem to pop up everywhere, and so do their webs, including some impressive orb webs created by garden spiders.
If you love fall color, hope the coming weeks bring us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
The free, all-ages event mixes crafts, music, food and seasonal fun.
Rock Run Preserve Winning image captures three deer on a foggy morning at Rock Run Preserve.
Woods Walk just kicked off its 24th year, and Meghan decided this is the year for her inaugural Woods Walk experience.
Squirrels stay busy in the fall collecting and burying nuts, but all for good reason.
The fall Recycle Your Bicycle program returns from Sept. 12-27. Bikes can be donated at five Forest Preserve sites.
Sponsors can support a century of conservation while gaining visibility throughout 2027.
Fall bird migration is in full swing, and that means we can get some rarely seen birds in the area. Most recently, a swallow-tailed kite has been spotted in Crete.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
This unique-looking salamander species never grows up.
Fall means changing leaves and earlier sunsets, but there are plenty more signs of the season if you know where to look.
Traveling exhibit opens Sept. 23 with original artwork inspired by children’s book.
Festival of Arts Through Nature returns Sept. 26 with music, yoga, art and more
126-acre acquisition protects wildlife habitat and future trail opportunities in Custer Township.
Get to know these semiaquatic mammals that are common across Illinois.
Around this time, spiders seem to pop up everywhere, and so do their webs, including some impressive orb webs created by garden spiders.
If you love fall color, hope the coming weeks bring us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
The free, all-ages event mixes crafts, music, food and seasonal fun.
Rock Run Preserve Winning image captures three deer on a foggy morning at Rock Run Preserve.
Woods Walk just kicked off its 24th year, and Meghan decided this is the year for her inaugural Woods Walk experience.
Squirrels stay busy in the fall collecting and burying nuts, but all for good reason.
The fall Recycle Your Bicycle program returns from Sept. 12-27. Bikes can be donated at five Forest Preserve sites.
Sponsors can support a century of conservation while gaining visibility throughout 2027.
Fall bird migration is in full swing, and that means we can get some rarely seen birds in the area. Most recently, a swallow-tailed kite has been spotted in Crete.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
Calling all anglers! Come on out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and close out summer while you try your hand at fishing.
Get some fresh air and exercise while helping to make a difference in your community by attending one or more of the Forest Preserve’s volunteer mornings.
If you love fall color, hope the coming weeks bring us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
These big white birds typically stick around until November or into December.