Slime molds are highly diverse, exhibiting various colors and textures, along with surprising intelligence.
See just how knowledgeable you are about these woodpeckers on our 10-question quiz.
How do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
Can you ace our quiz? Brush up on bat facts and then put your knowledge to the test.
Ants are everywhere, but how much do you really know about them? Find out on this 10-question quiz.
Tucked away in industrial area of Joliet, Rock Run Rookery Preserve offers a spot for fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing.
House finch or purple finch? Learn to tell the difference between these similar-looking birds.
Many Will County preserves include remnant prairies, but a few in particular serve as interesting examples because of why they have been left mostly undisturbed through the years.
Ecologist Barbara Sherwood said she almost cried when she spied a federally endangered rusty-patched bumblebee in a preserve.
See how much you know about these colorful creatures with this 10-question quiz.
One of the first and surest signs that winter is coming is the arrival of dark-eyed juncos, the quintessential snowbird.
If you love colorful sunsets, kayaking, fishing and outdoor walks, Lake Chaminwood Preserve is the place to be.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on this royally named snake?
If it looks like a hummingbird and flies like a hummingbird, it might just be a hummingbird moth.
They are magnificent birds, traveling and foraging in large flocks, making them nearly impossible to miss.
Knowing the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper can save you from a painful rash.
Slime molds are highly diverse, exhibiting various colors and textures, along with surprising intelligence.
See just how knowledgeable you are about these woodpeckers on our 10-question quiz.
How do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
Can you ace our quiz? Brush up on bat facts and then put your knowledge to the test.
Ants are everywhere, but how much do you really know about them? Find out on this 10-question quiz.
Tucked away in industrial area of Joliet, Rock Run Rookery Preserve offers a spot for fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing.
House finch or purple finch? Learn to tell the difference between these similar-looking birds.
Many Will County preserves include remnant prairies, but a few in particular serve as interesting examples because of why they have been left mostly undisturbed through the years.
Ecologist Barbara Sherwood said she almost cried when she spied a federally endangered rusty-patched bumblebee in a preserve.
See how much you know about these colorful creatures with this 10-question quiz.
One of the first and surest signs that winter is coming is the arrival of dark-eyed juncos, the quintessential snowbird.
If you love colorful sunsets, kayaking, fishing and outdoor walks, Lake Chaminwood Preserve is the place to be.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on this royally named snake?
If it looks like a hummingbird and flies like a hummingbird, it might just be a hummingbird moth.
They are magnificent birds, traveling and foraging in large flocks, making them nearly impossible to miss.
Knowing the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper can save you from a painful rash.
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.