Double-crested cormorants are a common sight around our waterways. Learn what sets them apart from other waterfowl.
Test your insect identification skills with this 10-question quiz.
Our familiar bullfrog has nothing on the Goliath frog when it comes to size. Bullfrogs may be big by North American frog standards, but the Goliath frog can weigh 7 times as much!
The Forest Preserve District is installing 36 redesigned fishing line recycling containers to help prevent injuries to wildlife.
The color of a robin's eggs is a familiar shade of blue, but the source of that color may surprise you.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you need to be aware of ticks and how to help prevent tick bites ad tick-borne illnesses.
Killdeers are common birds, but do you know much about them? Find out on our 10-question quiz.
Softshell turtles are a little different than other local turtle species, and you can find out more about them on our 10-question quiz.
Are you more of a bald eagle or a ruby-throated hummingbird? Take this 10-question quiz to find out.
We see plenty of blue birds here in northern Illinois, but none as brilliantly blue as the indigo bunting.
These mysterious herons aren't seen often around Will County, and not just because they are mostly active at night.
Spring is a busy time for birds — and birders — as wave after wave of birds arrives locally. Included in the seasonal arrivals are the warblers, a group of tiny birds that flock to our forests.
Dive into learning about river otter then take our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are.
Fennec foxes are the smallest fox species in the world, and they thrive in the extreme conditions of the Sahara Desert.
We don't mean to badger you, but we'd love it if you took our 10-question badger quiz.
Eastern redbuds are one of the first pops of color in the forest each spring, providing splashes of pink in the canopy before the green creeps in.
Double-crested cormorants are a common sight around our waterways. Learn what sets them apart from other waterfowl.
Test your insect identification skills with this 10-question quiz.
Our familiar bullfrog has nothing on the Goliath frog when it comes to size. Bullfrogs may be big by North American frog standards, but the Goliath frog can weigh 7 times as much!
The Forest Preserve District is installing 36 redesigned fishing line recycling containers to help prevent injuries to wildlife.
The color of a robin's eggs is a familiar shade of blue, but the source of that color may surprise you.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you need to be aware of ticks and how to help prevent tick bites ad tick-borne illnesses.
Killdeers are common birds, but do you know much about them? Find out on our 10-question quiz.
Softshell turtles are a little different than other local turtle species, and you can find out more about them on our 10-question quiz.
Are you more of a bald eagle or a ruby-throated hummingbird? Take this 10-question quiz to find out.
We see plenty of blue birds here in northern Illinois, but none as brilliantly blue as the indigo bunting.
These mysterious herons aren't seen often around Will County, and not just because they are mostly active at night.
Spring is a busy time for birds — and birders — as wave after wave of birds arrives locally. Included in the seasonal arrivals are the warblers, a group of tiny birds that flock to our forests.
Dive into learning about river otter then take our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are.
Fennec foxes are the smallest fox species in the world, and they thrive in the extreme conditions of the Sahara Desert.
We don't mean to badger you, but we'd love it if you took our 10-question badger quiz.
Eastern redbuds are one of the first pops of color in the forest each spring, providing splashes of pink in the canopy before the green creeps in.
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.