Meet Alyssa Parker, a program coordinator at Plum Creek Nature Center.
Nine new plant species have been added to Illinois' Exotic Weeds Act.
The white-naped crane lives only in parts of Asia and Russia, but these elegant birds might remind you of the cranes we see closer to home.
These creatures have a reputation for being among the creepiest, so they fit right in during spooky season.
Lizards and salamanders are easy to confuse with one another because they look similar, but there are many differences between them, starting with how they are classified in the animal kingdom.
It may just seem like Mother Nature is showing off when fall color hits its peak, but the spectacular display is the result of complex yet gradual changes in each of those lovely leaves.
River otters have staged an extraordinary comeback in Illinois, with populations rebounding from near extinction to more than 11,000 today.
Our domesticated dogs have many wild relatives roaming the world. In Africa, that includes the colorful and distinctive African painted dog.
Many people don't welcome the sight of a coyote in their neighborhood, but they are an important part of the ecosystem and their presence across Illinois is beneficial.
Fall means changing leaves and earlier sunsets, but there are plenty more signs of the season if you know where to look.
Dung beetles might do some dirty work, but we owe them a debt of gratitude for it.
Young sunflowers follow the sun as it moves across the sky, and this adaptation helps them grow and mature.
A rare blue American bullfrog has been spotted in a pond at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Boa constrictors are one of the most notorious snakes in the world thanks their squeezing ways, but humans aren't very desirable prey for these hefty snakes.
As Mark Twain once said, "Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get."
Wildlife ecologist Becky Blankenship has spent months scouring Will County preserves for the elusive smooth greensnake, a species in decline.
Meet Alyssa Parker, a program coordinator at Plum Creek Nature Center.
Nine new plant species have been added to Illinois' Exotic Weeds Act.
The white-naped crane lives only in parts of Asia and Russia, but these elegant birds might remind you of the cranes we see closer to home.
These creatures have a reputation for being among the creepiest, so they fit right in during spooky season.
Lizards and salamanders are easy to confuse with one another because they look similar, but there are many differences between them, starting with how they are classified in the animal kingdom.
It may just seem like Mother Nature is showing off when fall color hits its peak, but the spectacular display is the result of complex yet gradual changes in each of those lovely leaves.
River otters have staged an extraordinary comeback in Illinois, with populations rebounding from near extinction to more than 11,000 today.
Our domesticated dogs have many wild relatives roaming the world. In Africa, that includes the colorful and distinctive African painted dog.
Many people don't welcome the sight of a coyote in their neighborhood, but they are an important part of the ecosystem and their presence across Illinois is beneficial.
Fall means changing leaves and earlier sunsets, but there are plenty more signs of the season if you know where to look.
Dung beetles might do some dirty work, but we owe them a debt of gratitude for it.
Young sunflowers follow the sun as it moves across the sky, and this adaptation helps them grow and mature.
A rare blue American bullfrog has been spotted in a pond at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Boa constrictors are one of the most notorious snakes in the world thanks their squeezing ways, but humans aren't very desirable prey for these hefty snakes.
As Mark Twain once said, "Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get."
Wildlife ecologist Becky Blankenship has spent months scouring Will County preserves for the elusive smooth greensnake, a species in decline.
Teachers are invited to Four Rivers Environmental Education Center for a day of adventure, relaxation and fun in appreciation of all they do.
Discover how native plant gardening can help provide wildlife with year-round resources.
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.
When planning your spring plantings, consider incorporating trees that will be a draw for wildlife in the winter too.