Essentially, weeds are any plants that are growing in an area where they are not intended to grow, but it's a little more complicated than that, legally speaking.
Dedicating part of your yard to native plants can provide huge benefits for the ecosystem and have your yard buzzing with activity.
As you begin to learn to identify birds by their songs, there will be some trial and error.
Whether your kid is a natural or a reluctant adventurer, there are some things we can do as parents and guardians to foster a love of nature and the outdoors with the next generation.
In another case of you never know what you'll find when out in the preserves, District staff spotted a pretty cool creature on Friday in the form of a blue racer within the 1,200-acre Kankakee Sands preservation system.
Our tallest birds are among our most striking and elegant, and the great egret certainly fits into this group of regal birds.
Not all moths and butterflies should be treasured. Some, like the spongy moth, are invasive and are harming local habitats.
Monarch populations have plummeted by more than 80% over the past two decades, and a known pathogenic parasite may be contributing to the devastating decline more than previously thought.
Male and female pileated woodpeckers look similar, but they are not identical. If you look closely at the coloring on their heads and faces, you can tell the difference.
Indicator species are typically among the first species affected by any change in their ecosystem. A positive change may yield a population increase, while a negative change may cause a population decrease.
Everything in nature is connected, so when you use rodenticides to control rodent infestations in and around your home the effects may be more far reaching than you intended.
Get the lowdown on Canada geese, one of our most common and widespread birds.
Animals sometimes look much different than we expect — or sometimes aren’t what they seem at all.
Cedar waxwings are unique in appearance and are also different from most birds in that they can exist on fruit alone for months at a time.
Here are five fun facts about our curious white-tailed deer.
Illinois is home to many sparrow species, and telling one from another is no easy task. Learn some of the key ID features among our most common sparrows.
Essentially, weeds are any plants that are growing in an area where they are not intended to grow, but it's a little more complicated than that, legally speaking.
Dedicating part of your yard to native plants can provide huge benefits for the ecosystem and have your yard buzzing with activity.
As you begin to learn to identify birds by their songs, there will be some trial and error.
Whether your kid is a natural or a reluctant adventurer, there are some things we can do as parents and guardians to foster a love of nature and the outdoors with the next generation.
In another case of you never know what you'll find when out in the preserves, District staff spotted a pretty cool creature on Friday in the form of a blue racer within the 1,200-acre Kankakee Sands preservation system.
Our tallest birds are among our most striking and elegant, and the great egret certainly fits into this group of regal birds.
Not all moths and butterflies should be treasured. Some, like the spongy moth, are invasive and are harming local habitats.
Monarch populations have plummeted by more than 80% over the past two decades, and a known pathogenic parasite may be contributing to the devastating decline more than previously thought.
Male and female pileated woodpeckers look similar, but they are not identical. If you look closely at the coloring on their heads and faces, you can tell the difference.
Indicator species are typically among the first species affected by any change in their ecosystem. A positive change may yield a population increase, while a negative change may cause a population decrease.
Everything in nature is connected, so when you use rodenticides to control rodent infestations in and around your home the effects may be more far reaching than you intended.
Get the lowdown on Canada geese, one of our most common and widespread birds.
Animals sometimes look much different than we expect — or sometimes aren’t what they seem at all.
Cedar waxwings are unique in appearance and are also different from most birds in that they can exist on fruit alone for months at a time.
Here are five fun facts about our curious white-tailed deer.
Illinois is home to many sparrow species, and telling one from another is no easy task. Learn some of the key ID features among our most common sparrows.
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.