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.
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of these amazing birds.
Crane flies aren't just supersized mosquitoes. These harmless insects don't bite or sting.
The spotted lanternfly won't bite you or your pets, but it just might be one of the most dangerous insects around. Learn why these invasive insects need to be taken seriously and how you can help prevent them from spreading.
See how much you know about these striped creatures on our 10-question quiz.
Goldfinches are common and recognizable thanks to their bright yellow plumage, but not all goldfinches are golden in color, and even the ones that are aren't always yellow.
The world is home to two beaver species, and it would be easy to confuse them if they didn't live on different continents.
Slither into this quiz to see how much you known about common water snakes.
Not all turtles prefer life in the water. Box turtles live most of their lives on land.
Do a little studying on six-lined racerunners and see how much you learned about these lizards on a short quiz.
See how much you know about Illinois' state bird with a 10-question quiz.
Honey being sold at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook comes from bees that sip a wide variety of nectar to produce many different varieties of the sweet stuff.
The buzz of an insect in your ear can come from many different sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. When it's a bee or wasp buzzing by, two common culprits — honeybees and yellow jackets — can be cause for confusion.
Buzz on into this 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on these very important pollinators.
While these bright and beautiful birds can be seen in our area, learn more about these miniature but mighty marvels.
How do flies find garbage and other sources of stink so fast? They rely on their antennae to help them hone in.
Take a few minutes to learn about luna months before answering 10 quick questions about them.
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of these amazing birds.
Crane flies aren't just supersized mosquitoes. These harmless insects don't bite or sting.
The spotted lanternfly won't bite you or your pets, but it just might be one of the most dangerous insects around. Learn why these invasive insects need to be taken seriously and how you can help prevent them from spreading.
See how much you know about these striped creatures on our 10-question quiz.
Goldfinches are common and recognizable thanks to their bright yellow plumage, but not all goldfinches are golden in color, and even the ones that are aren't always yellow.
The world is home to two beaver species, and it would be easy to confuse them if they didn't live on different continents.
Slither into this quiz to see how much you known about common water snakes.
Not all turtles prefer life in the water. Box turtles live most of their lives on land.
Do a little studying on six-lined racerunners and see how much you learned about these lizards on a short quiz.
See how much you know about Illinois' state bird with a 10-question quiz.
Honey being sold at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook comes from bees that sip a wide variety of nectar to produce many different varieties of the sweet stuff.
The buzz of an insect in your ear can come from many different sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. When it's a bee or wasp buzzing by, two common culprits — honeybees and yellow jackets — can be cause for confusion.
Buzz on into this 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on these very important pollinators.
While these bright and beautiful birds can be seen in our area, learn more about these miniature but mighty marvels.
How do flies find garbage and other sources of stink so fast? They rely on their antennae to help them hone in.
Take a few minutes to learn about luna months before answering 10 quick questions about them.
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.