Trail Club: September at Hadley Valley
Trail Club is back this fall, and in September the group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Hadley Valley.
Learn all about minks and then see how much you know about these little-known creatures.
Take some time to learn about these woodpeckers then test yourself on a 10-question quiz.
You might see gray squirrels all the time, but how much do you know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
While most insects aren't active during the coldest time of year, the winter stonefly is a notable exception. These insects thrive in the frigid air and icy waters of winter.
Do you know where these birds live? What they eat? See how knowledgeable you are on our 10-question quiz.
If you go eagle watching this year, remember to keep your distance so as not to disturb these amazing creatures.
Mallards are the quintessential duck — the species that comes to mind when thinking about ducks. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
Two weasel species live in Illinois, but you're not likely to come across either of them even in areas where they are common.
See if you're as sly as a fox by trying to ace our 10-question quiz.
Test your knowledge with these 10 questions.
We all can display some wild tendencies every now and then, so see who you are most similar to in the animal kingdom.
Rabbits are one of the most common animals we see in just about any open space, from the forest preserve to our yards and neighborhoods.
You might know a skunk on sight or smell, but there's probably plenty you don't know as well. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
It's that time of year when you'll likely hear sandhill cranes overhead, and possibly see them. But do you know anything about them?
You're probably familiar with gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but probably not southern flying squirrels. These nocturnal critters aren't often encountered, and their name is a bit of a misnomer, since they glide rather than fly.
Learn all about minks and then see how much you know about these little-known creatures.
Take some time to learn about these woodpeckers then test yourself on a 10-question quiz.
You might see gray squirrels all the time, but how much do you know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
While most insects aren't active during the coldest time of year, the winter stonefly is a notable exception. These insects thrive in the frigid air and icy waters of winter.
Do you know where these birds live? What they eat? See how knowledgeable you are on our 10-question quiz.
If you go eagle watching this year, remember to keep your distance so as not to disturb these amazing creatures.
Mallards are the quintessential duck — the species that comes to mind when thinking about ducks. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
Two weasel species live in Illinois, but you're not likely to come across either of them even in areas where they are common.
See if you're as sly as a fox by trying to ace our 10-question quiz.
Test your knowledge with these 10 questions.
We all can display some wild tendencies every now and then, so see who you are most similar to in the animal kingdom.
Rabbits are one of the most common animals we see in just about any open space, from the forest preserve to our yards and neighborhoods.
You might know a skunk on sight or smell, but there's probably plenty you don't know as well. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
It's that time of year when you'll likely hear sandhill cranes overhead, and possibly see them. But do you know anything about them?
You're probably familiar with gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but probably not southern flying squirrels. These nocturnal critters aren't often encountered, and their name is a bit of a misnomer, since they glide rather than fly.
Trail Club is back this fall, and in September the group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Hadley Valley.
Say goodbye to summertime with a sunset paddle on Monee Reservoir.
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.
Hummingbirds 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.