Forest Preserve police are reminding visitors to lock their vehicles and to leave valuables at home as they plan their nature outings.
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?
You're probably familiar with gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but probably not southern flying squirrels. These nocturnal critters aren't often encountered, and their name is a bit of a misnomer, since they glide rather than fly.
Since 2006, millions of bats have died of a fungal infection called white-nose syndrome. Further loses could be dire for an animal that is essential to our food supply and our ecosystems.
It can be hard to resist the urge to give puffballs a little push, releasing their millions of spores into the air.
Dive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on these well-known arachnids? Don't forget to study up before taking the quiz!
Barbara Collins, a Bolingbrook retiree, turned to nature and her history with plants to find a new purpose in life.
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.
Forest Preserve police are reminding visitors to lock their vehicles and to leave valuables at home as they plan their nature outings.
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?
You're probably familiar with gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but probably not southern flying squirrels. These nocturnal critters aren't often encountered, and their name is a bit of a misnomer, since they glide rather than fly.
Since 2006, millions of bats have died of a fungal infection called white-nose syndrome. Further loses could be dire for an animal that is essential to our food supply and our ecosystems.
It can be hard to resist the urge to give puffballs a little push, releasing their millions of spores into the air.
Dive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on these well-known arachnids? Don't forget to study up before taking the quiz!
Barbara Collins, a Bolingbrook retiree, turned to nature and her history with plants to find a new purpose in life.
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.
Come on one of the last paddle adventures of the season as we enjoy the sights of September on the confluence of the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers.
Join us for a witchy paddle under the setting sun then fly to shore for a bonfire to roast hot dogs and s’mores.
Fall is a trying time for pollinators. They're still in need of food and water even as their regular sources begin to fade away as autumn sets in.
If you love fall color, hope the coming weeks bring us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.