Goldfinches are common and recognizable thanks to their bright yellow plumage, but not all goldfinches are golden in color, and even the ones that are aren't always yellow.
The world is home to two beaver species, and it would be easy to confuse them if they didn't live on different continents.
Slither into this quiz to see how much you known about common water snakes.
Not all turtles prefer life in the water. Box turtles live most of their lives on land.
Do a little studying on six-lined racerunners and see how much you learned about these lizards on a short quiz.
See how much you know about Illinois' state bird with a 10-question quiz.
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.
Goldfinches are common and recognizable thanks to their bright yellow plumage, but not all goldfinches are golden in color, and even the ones that are aren't always yellow.
The world is home to two beaver species, and it would be easy to confuse them if they didn't live on different continents.
Slither into this quiz to see how much you known about common water snakes.
Not all turtles prefer life in the water. Box turtles live most of their lives on land.
Do a little studying on six-lined racerunners and see how much you learned about these lizards on a short quiz.
See how much you know about Illinois' state bird with a 10-question quiz.
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.
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.