Lake Renwick Migratory Bird Viewing
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Test your knowledge to see how much you really know about these amazing birds.
Learn all about minks and then see how much you know about these little-known creatures.
Take some time to learn about these woodpeckers then test yourself on a 10-question quiz.
You might see gray squirrels all the time, but how much do you know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
While most insects aren't active during the coldest time of year, the winter stonefly is a notable exception. These insects thrive in the frigid air and icy waters of winter.
Do you know where these birds live? What they eat? See how knowledgeable you are on our 10-question quiz.
If you go eagle watching this year, remember to keep your distance so as not to disturb these amazing creatures.
Mallards are the quintessential duck — the species that comes to mind when thinking about ducks. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
Two weasel species live in Illinois, but you're not likely to come across either of them even in areas where they are common.
See if you're as sly as a fox by trying to ace our 10-question quiz.
Test your knowledge with these 10 questions.
We all can display some wild tendencies every now and then, so see who you are most similar to in the animal kingdom.
Rabbits are one of the most common animals we see in just about any open space, from the forest preserve to our yards and neighborhoods.
You might know a skunk on sight or smell, but there's probably plenty you don't know as well. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
It's that time of year when you'll likely hear sandhill cranes overhead, and possibly see them. But do you know anything about them?
Test your knowledge to see how much you really know about these amazing birds.
Learn all about minks and then see how much you know about these little-known creatures.
Take some time to learn about these woodpeckers then test yourself on a 10-question quiz.
You might see gray squirrels all the time, but how much do you know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
While most insects aren't active during the coldest time of year, the winter stonefly is a notable exception. These insects thrive in the frigid air and icy waters of winter.
Do you know where these birds live? What they eat? See how knowledgeable you are on our 10-question quiz.
If you go eagle watching this year, remember to keep your distance so as not to disturb these amazing creatures.
Mallards are the quintessential duck — the species that comes to mind when thinking about ducks. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
Two weasel species live in Illinois, but you're not likely to come across either of them even in areas where they are common.
See if you're as sly as a fox by trying to ace our 10-question quiz.
Test your knowledge with these 10 questions.
We all can display some wild tendencies every now and then, so see who you are most similar to in the animal kingdom.
Rabbits are one of the most common animals we see in just about any open space, from the forest preserve to our yards and neighborhoods.
You might know a skunk on sight or smell, but there's probably plenty you don't know as well. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
It's that time of year when you'll likely hear sandhill cranes overhead, and possibly see them. But do you know anything about them?
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Turn this summer into a summer of adventure with weekly explorations at Monee Reservoir and Plum Creek Nature Center.
Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage, but do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
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.