Lake Renwick Migratory Bird Viewing
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Take a few minutes to learn about luna months before answering 10 quick questions about them.
See how much you know about Illinois' most common snake with this 10-question quiz.
Brittany Schaller is about as outdoorsy as it gets. She camps, she hikes, she fishes, and it’s been like that for as long as she can remember.
How well do you know bullfrogs? See if you're an expert by answering these 10 questions.
With their recognizable namesake plumage, rose-breasted grosbeaks are a welcome sight. Learn what else makes these birds special.
Learn all about snapping turtles and then test your knowledge with our 10-question quiz.
Can you tell the difference between a grackle and a starling? Which is larger? Which gets white polka dots in the winter? Here is your chance to find out.
See how much you know about our only marsupial in our 10-question quiz.
An invasive tick called the Asian longhorned tick has been discovered for the first time in Illinois.
How much do you know about monarchs? Test you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.
If you catch a glimpse of a flash of green on the forest floor, you might be on the trail of a six-spotted tiger beetle.
The moon is a constant in our lives, and it's long been a source of curiosity and inspiration. Here is your chance to learn more about it.
Learn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
You might know a turkey vulture when you see one, but how much do you really know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
Meet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
The Forest Preserve District's General Use Ordinance prohibits the feeding or baiting of wildlife in the preserves, and violators will be ticketed.
Take a few minutes to learn about luna months before answering 10 quick questions about them.
See how much you know about Illinois' most common snake with this 10-question quiz.
Brittany Schaller is about as outdoorsy as it gets. She camps, she hikes, she fishes, and it’s been like that for as long as she can remember.
How well do you know bullfrogs? See if you're an expert by answering these 10 questions.
With their recognizable namesake plumage, rose-breasted grosbeaks are a welcome sight. Learn what else makes these birds special.
Learn all about snapping turtles and then test your knowledge with our 10-question quiz.
Can you tell the difference between a grackle and a starling? Which is larger? Which gets white polka dots in the winter? Here is your chance to find out.
See how much you know about our only marsupial in our 10-question quiz.
An invasive tick called the Asian longhorned tick has been discovered for the first time in Illinois.
How much do you know about monarchs? Test you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.
If you catch a glimpse of a flash of green on the forest floor, you might be on the trail of a six-spotted tiger beetle.
The moon is a constant in our lives, and it's long been a source of curiosity and inspiration. Here is your chance to learn more about it.
Learn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
You might know a turkey vulture when you see one, but how much do you really know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
Meet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
The Forest Preserve District's General Use Ordinance prohibits the feeding or baiting of wildlife in the preserves, and violators will be ticketed.
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Turn this summer into a summer of adventure with weekly explorations at Monee Reservoir and Plum Creek Nature Center.
Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage, but do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
Participating in No Mow May isn't just a way to cut down on your yardwork for a month. You'll be helping bees and other essential insects too.
Forget "Snakes on a Plane." There are snakes in Asia that can fly without any help from an aircraft.