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Isle a la Cache Museum has four new colorful backpacks chock full of activities and helpful nature information that will guide outdoor exploration. 

Honey being sold at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook comes from bees that sip a wide variety of nectar to produce many different varieties of the sweet stuff. 

The buzz of an insect in your ear can come from many different sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. When it's a bee or wasp buzzing by, two common culprits — honeybees and yellow jackets — can be cause for confusion. 

Buzz on into this 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on these very important pollinators.

While these bright and beautiful birds can be seen in our area, learn more about these miniature but mighty marvels.

How do flies find garbage and other sources of stink so fast? They rely on their antennae to help them hone in.

Take a few minutes to learn about luna months before answering 10 quick questions about them.

Beecher resident John Keslin talks about how he's still having fun playing the harmonica in nature, even though he is facing serious health issues. 

See how much you know about Illinois' most common snake with this 10-question quiz.

Brittany Schaller is about as outdoorsy as it gets. She camps, she hikes, she fishes, and it’s been like that for as long as she can remember.

How well do you know bullfrogs? See if you're an expert by answering these 10 questions.

With their recognizable namesake plumage, rose-breasted grosbeaks are a welcome sight. Learn what else makes these birds special. 

Learn all about snapping turtles and then test your knowledge with our 10-question quiz.

Can you tell the difference between a grackle and a starling? Which is larger? Which gets white polka dots in the winter? Here is your chance to find out.

See how much you know about our only marsupial in our 10-question quiz.

An invasive tick called the Asian longhorned tick has been discovered for the first time in Illinois.