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Monarch populations continue to plummet, but there are things you can do to help.

Know which numbers to call and other safety practices before you visit a preserve or trail.

From herb gardens to bug repellents to Skrillex music, here's a primer to stop mosquitoes from ruining your time outside.

Like many pollinators, bumble bee populations face many threats.

Algae are always present in water, but in certain conditions they reproduce quickly, resulting in potentially harmful algal blooms.

Common snapping turtle or alligator snapping turtle? In Will County, the answer is easy.

Brush up on your butterflies knowledge with these five fascinating facts about the winged beauties.

If your yard is abuzz with wildlife, see if it meets the criteria to become a certified wildlife habitat.

Southwestern Will County is home to a sand prairie habitat that is one of the most diverse of its type in the entire state, and part of that is protected land at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve.

Blue-winged teals are migratory ducks, one of the last to arrive here each spring and one of the first to head south each fall. 

One of the best ways to reconnect with nature is to pop a tent right in the middle of it.

You don't need a big yard — or any yard at all — to add native plants to your outdoor space. A small garden plot or even a container garden are more than enough to attract pollinators and other creatures.

Animals deserve to be respected both for their similarities and differences to us.

Adding a rain garden to your yard can help prevent flooding and also filter pollutants and chemicals out of the water supply.

Baltimore orioles are one of the most anticipated birds each spring. Learn more about them with these five fun facts.

Some birds can be easily attracted to your yard by adding a birdhouse nearby.