The robins we are so familiar with are called robins because they reminded early European settlers of the robins they were familiar with from their home countries.
Birding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States that is fully migratory, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
You can define Earth in many ways, but above all else it is home. Here is your chance to learn all about our home planet.
Gardening with your kids can be a great way to make them good stewards of the environment.
Are the birds waking you up before dawn? There's a good reason for their morning concert.
Meet Michelle Cipiti, an interpretive naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
Northern flickers look a little different than most of our local woodpecker species, and we see them on the ground much more than you might expect for a woodpecker.
Several birds are known for their aggressive behavior, but perhaps none as much as the red-winged blackbird, a bird that isn't afraid to pick on creatures much larger than itself.
Meet Jess McQuown, a program coordinator at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Among rodents, mice, rats, squirrels and chipmunks are all well known. Voles, however, often fly under the radar, either because they aren't known or because they are confused with another species.
Those long, thin clouds trailing behind airplanes are called contrails, and here's a look at the science behind them.
Common goldeneyes arrive in northern Illinois each winter. Look for them strutting their stuff on our local lakes.
Meet Amy McNeil, a program coordinator at Isle a la Cache Museum.
Winter might seem like an odd time for laying eggs, but it's the perfect timeline for bald eagles.
Love it or hate it, snow is as essential as rain. Learn to appreciate it with these five fun facts.
The robins we are so familiar with are called robins because they reminded early European settlers of the robins they were familiar with from their home countries.
Birding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States that is fully migratory, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
You can define Earth in many ways, but above all else it is home. Here is your chance to learn all about our home planet.
Gardening with your kids can be a great way to make them good stewards of the environment.
Are the birds waking you up before dawn? There's a good reason for their morning concert.
Meet Michelle Cipiti, an interpretive naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
Northern flickers look a little different than most of our local woodpecker species, and we see them on the ground much more than you might expect for a woodpecker.
Several birds are known for their aggressive behavior, but perhaps none as much as the red-winged blackbird, a bird that isn't afraid to pick on creatures much larger than itself.
Meet Jess McQuown, a program coordinator at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Among rodents, mice, rats, squirrels and chipmunks are all well known. Voles, however, often fly under the radar, either because they aren't known or because they are confused with another species.
Those long, thin clouds trailing behind airplanes are called contrails, and here's a look at the science behind them.
Common goldeneyes arrive in northern Illinois each winter. Look for them strutting their stuff on our local lakes.
Meet Amy McNeil, a program coordinator at Isle a la Cache Museum.
Winter might seem like an odd time for laying eggs, but it's the perfect timeline for bald eagles.
Love it or hate it, snow is as essential as rain. Learn to appreciate it with these five fun facts.
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.