Spend any time near the water in summer and you're almost guaranteed to see a dragonfly. Take some time to learn more about these fast-flying insects.
Once you decide to add a birdbath to your yard, you need to commit to maintaining it to make it safe and healthy for visiting birds.
Can you tell a cricket from a grasshopper? How about a grasshopper from a katydid? Learn what separates these related insects that are noted both for their jumping ability and the sounds they make.
Those globs of spit you see on plants aren't spit at all. They are the safe and comfortable homes of spittlebug nymphs.
The tall grasses that surround many of our wetland areas may seem like a pretty addition to the scenery, but in reality they are destroying these vital habitats.
It's not quite true that fawns are born with no scent. They do have very little scent when they are born, making it easier to tuck them away without being found by predators.
The crack of lightning and rumble of thunder can create awe and fear, and here are five things you should know about these forces of nature.
We sometimes use the terms habitat and ecosystem interchangeably, but they are not one and the same.
Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.
Balloons can wreak havoc on wildlife and the environment if not used and disposed of properly, so think twice before including them in your party decor.
The eastern bluebird population was once in rapid decline because of a perfect storm of factors, but today their population has recovered well and these birds are a common sight once again.
Not all birds migrate but the majority that do, travel by night. Researchers don't fully understand why, but nocturnal migration does provide some benefits.
Trees serve as Earth's lungs, but how does their breathing help clean the air?
What looks a lot like a frog but doesn't jump like a frog or eat like a frog? A toad. Learn what makes toads unique and what separates them from frogs.
That duck nest you think is in a bad spot probably isn't. The duck knew what she was doing when she built it, and moving it will cause more harm than good. It's also illegal.
Finding worms below ground is a sensory experience for robins, but they might not be using the senses you think.
Spend any time near the water in summer and you're almost guaranteed to see a dragonfly. Take some time to learn more about these fast-flying insects.
Once you decide to add a birdbath to your yard, you need to commit to maintaining it to make it safe and healthy for visiting birds.
Can you tell a cricket from a grasshopper? How about a grasshopper from a katydid? Learn what separates these related insects that are noted both for their jumping ability and the sounds they make.
Those globs of spit you see on plants aren't spit at all. They are the safe and comfortable homes of spittlebug nymphs.
The tall grasses that surround many of our wetland areas may seem like a pretty addition to the scenery, but in reality they are destroying these vital habitats.
It's not quite true that fawns are born with no scent. They do have very little scent when they are born, making it easier to tuck them away without being found by predators.
The crack of lightning and rumble of thunder can create awe and fear, and here are five things you should know about these forces of nature.
We sometimes use the terms habitat and ecosystem interchangeably, but they are not one and the same.
Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.
Balloons can wreak havoc on wildlife and the environment if not used and disposed of properly, so think twice before including them in your party decor.
The eastern bluebird population was once in rapid decline because of a perfect storm of factors, but today their population has recovered well and these birds are a common sight once again.
Not all birds migrate but the majority that do, travel by night. Researchers don't fully understand why, but nocturnal migration does provide some benefits.
Trees serve as Earth's lungs, but how does their breathing help clean the air?
What looks a lot like a frog but doesn't jump like a frog or eat like a frog? A toad. Learn what makes toads unique and what separates them from frogs.
That duck nest you think is in a bad spot probably isn't. The duck knew what she was doing when she built it, and moving it will cause more harm than good. It's also illegal.
Finding worms below ground is a sensory experience for robins, but they might not be using the senses you think.
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.