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.
Since 2006, millions of bats have died of a fungal infection called white-nose syndrome. Further loses could be dire for an animal that is essential to our food supply and our ecosystems.
It can be hard to resist the urge to give puffballs a little push, releasing their millions of spores into the air.
Dive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
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.
Since 2006, millions of bats have died of a fungal infection called white-nose syndrome. Further loses could be dire for an animal that is essential to our food supply and our ecosystems.
It can be hard to resist the urge to give puffballs a little push, releasing their millions of spores into the air.
Dive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
Experience the prairies and woods and Riverview Farmstead like never before while trick-or-treating.
Start your Saturday by slowing down and reconnecting with nature with a guided mindfulness session followed by a peaceful hike.
It's not too early to start thinking about next year's flower gardens. In fact, if you're thinking about adding more native plants to your landscape, now is the time to sow the seeds so they germinate come spring.
Put down the rake. You can feel good about leaving your leaves wherever they fall. Letting them be is actually better for the environment.
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.