The Preserve the Moment photo contest encourages photographers to share images taken in Will County forest preserves for chances to win monthly and grand prizes.
Our Wander at Will series takes us to Rock Run Rookery Preserve for a short hike on a cold winter day.
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.
As the Forest Preserve District of Will County approaches its centennial in 2027, it’s also nearing 24,000 acres of protected land.
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.
Need inspiration for embracing winter? Here are five ways you can seize the season.
First up in our Wander at Will series of low-key adventures is a long winter hike at Hadley Valley.
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.
Trying to beat the winter blues? Check out these preserves for a hike that will help you embrace the season.
Follow along this year on a series of adventures through the preserves designed to showcase all they have to offer.
Caribou are relatives to the deer that roam Illinois, and there's a lot of similarities and differences between these animals.
The Forest Preserve District’s 2026 calendar of events offers year-round ways to explore nature through art, wildlife, music and outdoor fun.
The Preserve the Moment photo contest encourages photographers to share images taken in Will County forest preserves for chances to win monthly and grand prizes.
Our Wander at Will series takes us to Rock Run Rookery Preserve for a short hike on a cold winter day.
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.
As the Forest Preserve District of Will County approaches its centennial in 2027, it’s also nearing 24,000 acres of protected land.
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.
Need inspiration for embracing winter? Here are five ways you can seize the season.
First up in our Wander at Will series of low-key adventures is a long winter hike at Hadley Valley.
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.
Trying to beat the winter blues? Check out these preserves for a hike that will help you embrace the season.
Follow along this year on a series of adventures through the preserves designed to showcase all they have to offer.
Caribou are relatives to the deer that roam Illinois, and there's a lot of similarities and differences between these animals.
The Forest Preserve District’s 2026 calendar of events offers year-round ways to explore nature through art, wildlife, music and outdoor fun.
Experience day turning into night on a stroll amidst golden prairie grasses at the perfect time of light.
Lake Renwick is a popular pitstop for birds during migration, so join us for a guided hike to search of waterfowl, eagles and songbirds.
Monarchs are one of several popular symbols in the celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Learn what they symbolize and how you can attract them to your yard.
Forget Halloween; it's Owloween! In honor of Halloween, spend some time learning about these magnificent and mysterious creatures. Want to learn more? Watch the video below.
What you don’t know about these scraggly bearded giants might surprise you.