It's not too early to start thinking about next year's flower gardens. In fact, if you're thinking about adding more native plants to your landscape, now is the time to sow the seeds so they germinate come spring.
Put down the rake. You can feel good about leaving your leaves wherever they fall. Letting them be is actually better for the environment.
Winter preparations include closing boat launches and bait shops as well as turning off water fountains and closing lower parking lots.
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.
Group aiming to complete Woods Walk for first time as part of program that encourages making healthy choices.
During mating season in the fall, deer tend to move about more freely, causing an uptick in collisions with vehicles.
Want to see wildlife in your yard all winter long? The key is to make it a welcoming place for them to visit.
Taking in the fall foliage has become such a thing that it's even generated its own term — leaf peeping. Here's your chance to learn more about the annual dazzling display.
Residents can opt in to receive notifications when burns are planned nearby.
If fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of the Will County preserves shine at this time of year.
Rotary Club's vision helped shape 100 years of preservation.
Mother Nature's twists and turns can have a big impact on how the trees change in autumn.
Fake spiderwebs are a popular Halloween decoration, but they can be a literal death trap for wildlife.
Shorewood photographer captures moody moment at Whalon Lake Preserve.
Be a Trailblazer experience encourages people to slow down and experience nature on the trails.
Wolf spiders tend to get a bad rap in autumn for invading our houses as the weather cools, but they are mostly being falsely accused.
It's not too early to start thinking about next year's flower gardens. In fact, if you're thinking about adding more native plants to your landscape, now is the time to sow the seeds so they germinate come spring.
Put down the rake. You can feel good about leaving your leaves wherever they fall. Letting them be is actually better for the environment.
Winter preparations include closing boat launches and bait shops as well as turning off water fountains and closing lower parking lots.
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.
Group aiming to complete Woods Walk for first time as part of program that encourages making healthy choices.
During mating season in the fall, deer tend to move about more freely, causing an uptick in collisions with vehicles.
Want to see wildlife in your yard all winter long? The key is to make it a welcoming place for them to visit.
Taking in the fall foliage has become such a thing that it's even generated its own term — leaf peeping. Here's your chance to learn more about the annual dazzling display.
Residents can opt in to receive notifications when burns are planned nearby.
If fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of the Will County preserves shine at this time of year.
Rotary Club's vision helped shape 100 years of preservation.
Mother Nature's twists and turns can have a big impact on how the trees change in autumn.
Fake spiderwebs are a popular Halloween decoration, but they can be a literal death trap for wildlife.
Shorewood photographer captures moody moment at Whalon Lake Preserve.
Be a Trailblazer experience encourages people to slow down and experience nature on the trails.
Wolf spiders tend to get a bad rap in autumn for invading our houses as the weather cools, but they are mostly being falsely accused.
Enjoy a hike around Four Rivers while learning about the environmental changes that happen as the sun sets and the moon rises.
Experience day turning into night on a stroll amidst golden prairie grasses at the perfect time of light.
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.