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Whether it's hiking the loop trail, casting a line or spotting some local wildlife, there's a lot to see and explore.

Turtles 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.

These native gems are about as American as they get.

In the animal kingdom, moths are considered something akin to butterflies' ugly stepsisters, but moths are special too.

Insect populations are declining, and that's bad news for us and our ecosystems. Learn what you can do to help reverse the trend.

Looking for a place to explore with a stroller in tow? We've got plenty of places for you to plan an adventure.

Will a worm really regenerate if it gets cut in two? It's complicated. 

Many males play a key role in giving their offspring a much-needed jump-start. 

Legless reptiles are snakes, right? Not always. The slender glass lizard is one of many legless lizards in the world, and it lives right here in Will County.

Eastern moles live secret lives right below our feet, and just because we don't see them doesn't mean we don't know they are around.

Americans waste a lot of food every year — as much as 40% of the food supply. All that food waste contributes to climate change when it makes its way to landfills, but you can do your part at home to cut down on this waste by composting your food scraps.

The biggest frog in Illinois, the American bullfrog, is a pretty common sight along the water's edge, so take the opportunity to learn more about them.

Vernal pools are temporary waterways that are teeming with life in spring, but our way of life threatens their existence. 

It can't really rain cats and dogs, but it's not for the reason you may think.

Messenger Woods is the oldest of Will County’s forest preserves, making it a place with a unique cultural and natural history.

Both hummingbird feeders and wildflowers can help attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your yard, but don't forget about including plants that host insects, another important food source for these tiny beauties.