Sounds of Insects Night Hike
August 9, 2026 | 7:30 P.M TO 9:30 P.M
Venture out on the trail at Thorn Creek Woods at dusk listening for the chorus of nocturnal insects.
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Quiz: What's your red-tailed hawk IQ?
October 28, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeDive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
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Quiz: What's your wolf spider IQ?
October 23, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeCan you ace our 10-question quiz on these well-known arachnids? Don't forget to study up before taking the quiz!
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Healing With Nature: Easing life’s transitions with the calmness of forest bathing
October 21, 2024 | RecreationBarbara Collins, a Bolingbrook retiree, turned to nature and her history with plants to find a new purpose in life.
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Explore the enigmatic world of slime molds
October 18, 2024Slime molds are highly diverse, exhibiting various colors and textures, along with surprising intelligence.
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Quiz: Are you a pro when it comes to pileated woodpeckers?
October 15, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeSee just how knowledgeable you are about these woodpeckers on our 10-question quiz.
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Nature curiosity: How do snakes slither?
October 11, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHow do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
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Quiz: Are you brilliant when it comes to bats?
October 10, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeCan you ace our quiz? Brush up on bat facts and then put your knowledge to the test.
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Quiz: Are you an expert about ants?
October 4, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeAnts are everywhere, but how much do you really know about them? Find out on this 10-question quiz.
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Rock Run Rookery: Where water is at the forefront
October 4, 2024Tucked away in industrial area of Joliet, Rock Run Rookery Preserve offers a spot for fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing.
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What's the difference?: House finch vs. purple finch
October 3, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHouse finch or purple finch? Learn to tell the difference between these similar-looking birds.
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Pockets of the past: Remnant prairies offer glimpse into region’s history
September 27, 2024Many 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.
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Forest Preserve staff discover endangered species not seen in the preserves since 1983
September 23, 2024 | Conservation and restorationEcologist Barbara Sherwood said she almost cried when she spied a federally endangered rusty-patched bumblebee in a preserve.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge on blue-spotted salamanders
September 23, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeSee how much you know about these colorful creatures with this 10-question quiz.
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Dark-eyed juncos are a sure sign of the season
September 20, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeOne of the first and surest signs that winter is coming is the arrival of dark-eyed juncos, the quintessential snowbird.
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Lake Chaminwood: There's now more to do and see
September 18, 2024If you love colorful sunsets, kayaking, fishing and outdoor walks, Lake Chaminwood Preserve is the place to be.
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Quiz: Are you savvy about queen snakes?
September 16, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeCan you ace our 10-question quiz on this royally named snake?
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Quiz: What's your red-tailed hawk IQ?
October 28, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeDive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
-
Quiz: What's your wolf spider IQ?
October 23, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeCan you ace our 10-question quiz on these well-known arachnids? Don't forget to study up before taking the quiz!
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Healing With Nature: Easing life’s transitions with the calmness of forest bathing
October 21, 2024 | RecreationBarbara Collins, a Bolingbrook retiree, turned to nature and her history with plants to find a new purpose in life.
-
Explore the enigmatic world of slime molds
October 18, 2024Slime molds are highly diverse, exhibiting various colors and textures, along with surprising intelligence.
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Quiz: Are you a pro when it comes to pileated woodpeckers?
October 15, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeSee just how knowledgeable you are about these woodpeckers on our 10-question quiz.
-
Nature curiosity: How do snakes slither?
October 11, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHow do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
-
Quiz: Are you brilliant when it comes to bats?
October 10, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeCan you ace our quiz? Brush up on bat facts and then put your knowledge to the test.
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Quiz: Are you an expert about ants?
October 4, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeAnts are everywhere, but how much do you really know about them? Find out on this 10-question quiz.
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Rock Run Rookery: Where water is at the forefront
October 4, 2024Tucked away in industrial area of Joliet, Rock Run Rookery Preserve offers a spot for fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing.
-
What's the difference?: House finch vs. purple finch
October 3, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHouse finch or purple finch? Learn to tell the difference between these similar-looking birds.
-
Pockets of the past: Remnant prairies offer glimpse into region’s history
September 27, 2024Many 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.
-
Forest Preserve staff discover endangered species not seen in the preserves since 1983
September 23, 2024 | Conservation and restorationEcologist Barbara Sherwood said she almost cried when she spied a federally endangered rusty-patched bumblebee in a preserve.
-
Quiz: Test your knowledge on blue-spotted salamanders
September 23, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeSee how much you know about these colorful creatures with this 10-question quiz.
-
Dark-eyed juncos are a sure sign of the season
September 20, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeOne of the first and surest signs that winter is coming is the arrival of dark-eyed juncos, the quintessential snowbird.
-
Lake Chaminwood: There's now more to do and see
September 18, 2024If you love colorful sunsets, kayaking, fishing and outdoor walks, Lake Chaminwood Preserve is the place to be.
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Quiz: Are you savvy about queen snakes?
September 16, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeCan you ace our 10-question quiz on this royally named snake?
The Buzz
The monarchs you see at this time of year are special. Here's why
7/31/2026
The monarchs you see at this time of the year are special, part of a 'super generation' different than the three generations that preceded it.
Hummingbirds are already migrating, but it's not time to take down feeders yet
7/30/2026
Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate in waves, and some have already departed. But we'll see the birds in Will County for weeks or even months, so keep filling your feeders.
Bees and wasps invading hummingbird feeders? Here's why — and how to fix it
7/23/2026
If you are seeing more bees than birds at your hummingbird feeders lately, you're not alone. Learn why we see them more at this time of year and how you might keep them away from your hummingbird feeders.