It's peak migration season for sandhill cranes, so don't be surprised if you hear their loud, bugling call overhead.
A Q&A with famous paleontologist Steve Brusatte delves into the evolution of mammals after the age of dinosaurs.
Have you ever noticed that some snow is particularly sparkly or glittery? Scientists call it "snow sparkle," an effect caused by sunlight reflecting off ice crystals in the snow.
Despite what you may have heard, woolly bear caterpillars can't predict how bad the winter weather will be. But they do have a pretty cool way to survive even the most frigid temperatures.
African buffalo are one of two buffalo species in the world, and they share many similarities with North American bison.
It's skunk mating season, and as male skunks are out and about searching for mates, we may have more close encounters with these animals, resulting in that telltale smell in the air.
Pesky seagulls get a lot of attention from humans, but there is more to these birds than their thieving ways.
Snowstorms are often anticipated for days ahead of their arrival, but when does a snowstorm become a blizzard?
How do turtles breathe while they are underwater all winter? Through their butts, so to speak.
The days have become noticeably colder and shorter, and food supplies have become more scarce for many birds. But you can keep birds visiting your yard all year long by providing the right foods.
Discover the unique traits of sea otters and see how they compare to their local cousin, the river otter.
Every snowflake is unique, or at least as best as we can figure out. It's probably true that no two snowflakes are alike, but the sheer number of snowflakes makes it virtually impossible to determine with certainty.
When given the choice, most of us choose to spend most of the winter indoors. Animals, though, don't exactly have a choice.
Educate yourself on the benefits of snakes so you can appreciate instead of hate serpents.
Deer can't escape the cold during a long, harsh winter, so how do they survive? They rely on a combination of adaptations and behavioral changes to make it through the cold winter months.
Caribou are relatives to the deer that roam Illinois, and there's a lot of similarities and differences between these animals.
It's peak migration season for sandhill cranes, so don't be surprised if you hear their loud, bugling call overhead.
A Q&A with famous paleontologist Steve Brusatte delves into the evolution of mammals after the age of dinosaurs.
Have you ever noticed that some snow is particularly sparkly or glittery? Scientists call it "snow sparkle," an effect caused by sunlight reflecting off ice crystals in the snow.
Despite what you may have heard, woolly bear caterpillars can't predict how bad the winter weather will be. But they do have a pretty cool way to survive even the most frigid temperatures.
African buffalo are one of two buffalo species in the world, and they share many similarities with North American bison.
It's skunk mating season, and as male skunks are out and about searching for mates, we may have more close encounters with these animals, resulting in that telltale smell in the air.
Pesky seagulls get a lot of attention from humans, but there is more to these birds than their thieving ways.
Snowstorms are often anticipated for days ahead of their arrival, but when does a snowstorm become a blizzard?
How do turtles breathe while they are underwater all winter? Through their butts, so to speak.
The days have become noticeably colder and shorter, and food supplies have become more scarce for many birds. But you can keep birds visiting your yard all year long by providing the right foods.
Discover the unique traits of sea otters and see how they compare to their local cousin, the river otter.
Every snowflake is unique, or at least as best as we can figure out. It's probably true that no two snowflakes are alike, but the sheer number of snowflakes makes it virtually impossible to determine with certainty.
When given the choice, most of us choose to spend most of the winter indoors. Animals, though, don't exactly have a choice.
Educate yourself on the benefits of snakes so you can appreciate instead of hate serpents.
Deer can't escape the cold during a long, harsh winter, so how do they survive? They rely on a combination of adaptations and behavioral changes to make it through the cold winter months.
Caribou are relatives to the deer that roam Illinois, and there's a lot of similarities and differences between these animals.
Trail Club is back this fall, and in September the group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Hadley Valley.
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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.