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.
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.
Barred owls are a distinctive-looking forest bird, but it's the unique call that will likely get your attention first.
Skippers are tiny, fast-flying butterflies. Look for these tiny treasures from spring through fall.
Scarlet tanagers are beautiful birds with a striking red color, but they prefer life in the treetops, making them difficult for us to see for ourselves.
Thanks to their nocturnal lifestyle and preference for cool, dark places, salamanders are mysterious creatures to many people.
Australia is full of marsupials, including the sugar glider, a curious-looking creature that is reminiscent of the tree squirrels we are familiar with.
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.
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.
Barred owls are a distinctive-looking forest bird, but it's the unique call that will likely get your attention first.
Skippers are tiny, fast-flying butterflies. Look for these tiny treasures from spring through fall.
Scarlet tanagers are beautiful birds with a striking red color, but they prefer life in the treetops, making them difficult for us to see for ourselves.
Thanks to their nocturnal lifestyle and preference for cool, dark places, salamanders are mysterious creatures to many people.
Australia is full of marsupials, including the sugar glider, a curious-looking creature that is reminiscent of the tree squirrels we are familiar with.
Give your paddling skills a refresh and refine your techniques to make paddling a breeze and keep you going strong all day.
Learn how to bait a hook, put tackle on a pole and cast plus gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline under the guidance of an instructor
That buzz you hear coming from the trees in your yard is coming from dog-day cicadas that emerge every summer with their well-known buzzing sound.
The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors.
What are you doing to beat the heat this summer? If you can, add leaving water out for wildlife to your list.