Instead of staying home during this cold snap, dog owners are finding the Forest Preserve's new Be a Trailblazer experience is a wonderful motivation to get outside.
Get to know the American badger, one of the animal kingdom's more renowned diggers.
Give a hoot and take out 10-question quiz on these owls to see how much you know about them.
It's not just a myth that the world seems more quiet after a snowfall. There's science behind the silence.
Illinois is home to two fox species, the red fox and the gray fox, and telling the difference between them isn't always as easy as looking at the color of their fur.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about this treasured species.
A trails at Hadley Valley are perfect for a hike in any season and may make you feel like you've been transported back in time.
When winter temperatures get really cold, the polar vortex is to blame. But what, exactly, is the polar vortex and why does it sometimes affect our weather.
Think you know our local wildlife? Prove it with this 10-question quiz.
Groundhogs get a lot of attention on Feb. 2, but there's a lot more to these critters than the silly notion that they can predict when winter will end.
Groundhogs aren't just for Groundhog Day, so test your knowledge on Punxsutawney Phil and his many friends.
Rock Run Preserve is in a busy and populated spot in Will County’s largest city, so you are never too far from the hustle and bustle when you hit the trails here.
Winter's wacky weather keeps us on our toes, but before you stock up on salt to keep your driveway and sidewalks clear, make sure you know how much you really need to use.
Show muskrats some love by taking our 10-question quiz. Don't worry; you'll have time to study up before diving in.
On our coldest days people often say "At least it's too cold to snow." Turns out that's not really true. It's never too cold to snow.
How much time should you spend outdoors? Use the 20-5-3 rule as a guide.
Instead of staying home during this cold snap, dog owners are finding the Forest Preserve's new Be a Trailblazer experience is a wonderful motivation to get outside.
Get to know the American badger, one of the animal kingdom's more renowned diggers.
Give a hoot and take out 10-question quiz on these owls to see how much you know about them.
It's not just a myth that the world seems more quiet after a snowfall. There's science behind the silence.
Illinois is home to two fox species, the red fox and the gray fox, and telling the difference between them isn't always as easy as looking at the color of their fur.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about this treasured species.
A trails at Hadley Valley are perfect for a hike in any season and may make you feel like you've been transported back in time.
When winter temperatures get really cold, the polar vortex is to blame. But what, exactly, is the polar vortex and why does it sometimes affect our weather.
Think you know our local wildlife? Prove it with this 10-question quiz.
Groundhogs get a lot of attention on Feb. 2, but there's a lot more to these critters than the silly notion that they can predict when winter will end.
Groundhogs aren't just for Groundhog Day, so test your knowledge on Punxsutawney Phil and his many friends.
Rock Run Preserve is in a busy and populated spot in Will County’s largest city, so you are never too far from the hustle and bustle when you hit the trails here.
Winter's wacky weather keeps us on our toes, but before you stock up on salt to keep your driveway and sidewalks clear, make sure you know how much you really need to use.
Show muskrats some love by taking our 10-question quiz. Don't worry; you'll have time to study up before diving in.
On our coldest days people often say "At least it's too cold to snow." Turns out that's not really true. It's never too cold to snow.
How much time should you spend outdoors? Use the 20-5-3 rule as a guide.
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.