We all can display some wild tendencies every now and then, so see who you are most similar to in the animal kingdom.
Rabbits are one of the most common animals we see in just about any open space, from the forest preserve to our yards and neighborhoods.
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.
We all can display some wild tendencies every now and then, so see who you are most similar to in the animal kingdom.
Rabbits are one of the most common animals we see in just about any open space, from the forest preserve to our yards and neighborhoods.
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.
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.