The world is home to two turkey species, and most of us are pretty familiar with one of them. The other is called the ocellated turkey, and they look like a technicolor version of the wild turkey.
Our forests and fields are home to many owl species, and many are only active at night, when they are night easy to see. Learn to identify our local owls by their songs and calls.
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.
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."
The world is home to two turkey species, and most of us are pretty familiar with one of them. The other is called the ocellated turkey, and they look like a technicolor version of the wild turkey.
Our forests and fields are home to many owl species, and many are only active at night, when they are night easy to see. Learn to identify our local owls by their songs and calls.
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.
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."
Experience the prairies and woods and Riverview Farmstead like never before while trick-or-treating.
Start your Saturday by slowing down and reconnecting with nature with a guided mindfulness session followed by a peaceful hike.
It's not too early to start thinking about next year's flower gardens. In fact, if you're thinking about adding more native plants to your landscape, now is the time to sow the seeds so they germinate come spring.
Put down the rake. You can feel good about leaving your leaves wherever they fall. Letting them be is actually better for the environment.
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.