The moon is a constant in our lives, and it's long been a source of curiosity and inspiration. Here is your chance to learn more about it.
Learn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
You might know a turkey vulture when you see one, but how much do you really know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
Meet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
The outdoor education and celebration space at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center has increased this year with the addition of a shelter.
The Forest Preserve District's General Use Ordinance prohibits the feeding or baiting of wildlife in the preserves, and violators will be ticketed.
We all know the saying "busy as a beaver," but how much do you really know about these buck-toothed rodents?
It's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
How much do you know about cicadas? You can put your knowledge to the test on this 10-question quiz.
An all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
The robins we are so familiar with are called robins because they reminded early European settlers of the robins they were familiar with from their home countries.
Birding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
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To call something an urban oasis or a suburban oasis might seem like an overused phrase, but it certainly does seem to be an apt description for O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States that is fully migratory, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
Combat veteran and former Marine sergeant says being in nature reduces his anxiety and provides pure enjoyment.
The moon is a constant in our lives, and it's long been a source of curiosity and inspiration. Here is your chance to learn more about it.
Learn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
You might know a turkey vulture when you see one, but how much do you really know about them? Here's your chance to find out.
Meet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
The outdoor education and celebration space at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center has increased this year with the addition of a shelter.
The Forest Preserve District's General Use Ordinance prohibits the feeding or baiting of wildlife in the preserves, and violators will be ticketed.
We all know the saying "busy as a beaver," but how much do you really know about these buck-toothed rodents?
It's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
How much do you know about cicadas? You can put your knowledge to the test on this 10-question quiz.
An all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
The robins we are so familiar with are called robins because they reminded early European settlers of the robins they were familiar with from their home countries.
Birding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
To call something an urban oasis or a suburban oasis might seem like an overused phrase, but it certainly does seem to be an apt description for O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States that is fully migratory, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
Combat veteran and former Marine sergeant says being in nature reduces his anxiety and provides pure enjoyment.
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.