Sounds of Insects Night Hike
August 9, 2026 | 7:30 P.M TO 9:30 P.M
Venture out on the trail at Thorn Creek Woods at dusk listening for the chorus of nocturnal insects.
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Your guide to fishing in the preserves
June 7, 2024Want to boost your success rate while fishing in the forest preserves? We’ve got some tips and tricks for you to try.
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Quiz: Are you a monarch master?
June 6, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHow much do you know about monarchs? Test you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.
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Six-spotted tiger beetles: Flashes on the forest floor
June 5, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeIf you catch a glimpse of a flash of green on the forest floor, you might be on the trail of a six-spotted tiger beetle.
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Five things about the mysterious moon
June 1, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeThe 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.
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Nature curiosity: What causes a rainbow to appear?
May 31, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeLearn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
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Quiz: What's your turkey vulture IQ?
May 30, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeYou 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.
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Meet a Naturalist: Sara Russell, weaving history, culture and nature together
May 28, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeMeet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
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Four Rivers expands outdoor education, celebration space with addition of Riverside Shelter
May 28, 2024 | Preserves and trailsThe outdoor education and celebration space at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center has increased this year with the addition of a shelter.
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Stop feeding wildlife in the preserves, it's bad for critters and you could be ticketed
May 22, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeThe Forest Preserve District's General Use Ordinance prohibits the feeding or baiting of wildlife in the preserves, and violators will be ticketed.
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Quiz: Test your beaver brainpower
May 17, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeWe all know the saying "busy as a beaver," but how much do you really know about these buck-toothed rodents?
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Nature curiosity: Why does grass look greener after a storm?
May 16, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeIt's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
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Quiz: How smart are you about salamanders?
May 14, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeTake this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge about cicadas
May 9, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHow much do you know about cicadas? You can put your knowledge to the test on this 10-question quiz.
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All-terrain wheelchair opens 'a whole new world' for nature exploration
May 3, 2024 | RecreationAn all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
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What's the difference?: American robin vs. European robin
May 3, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeThe 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.
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Can you identify these 15 birds? Take the test to find out
April 26, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeBirding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
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Your guide to fishing in the preserves
June 7, 2024Want to boost your success rate while fishing in the forest preserves? We’ve got some tips and tricks for you to try.
-
Quiz: Are you a monarch master?
June 6, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHow much do you know about monarchs? Test you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.
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Six-spotted tiger beetles: Flashes on the forest floor
June 5, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeIf you catch a glimpse of a flash of green on the forest floor, you might be on the trail of a six-spotted tiger beetle.
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Five things about the mysterious moon
June 1, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeThe 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.
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Nature curiosity: What causes a rainbow to appear?
May 31, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeLearn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
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Quiz: What's your turkey vulture IQ?
May 30, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeYou 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.
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Meet a Naturalist: Sara Russell, weaving history, culture and nature together
May 28, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeMeet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
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Four Rivers expands outdoor education, celebration space with addition of Riverside Shelter
May 28, 2024 | Preserves and trailsThe outdoor education and celebration space at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center has increased this year with the addition of a shelter.
-
Stop feeding wildlife in the preserves, it's bad for critters and you could be ticketed
May 22, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeThe Forest Preserve District's General Use Ordinance prohibits the feeding or baiting of wildlife in the preserves, and violators will be ticketed.
-
Quiz: Test your beaver brainpower
May 17, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeWe all know the saying "busy as a beaver," but how much do you really know about these buck-toothed rodents?
-
Nature curiosity: Why does grass look greener after a storm?
May 16, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeIt's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
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Quiz: How smart are you about salamanders?
May 14, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeTake this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge about cicadas
May 9, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeHow much do you know about cicadas? You can put your knowledge to the test on this 10-question quiz.
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All-terrain wheelchair opens 'a whole new world' for nature exploration
May 3, 2024 | RecreationAn all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
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What's the difference?: American robin vs. European robin
May 3, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeThe 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.
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Can you identify these 15 birds? Take the test to find out
April 26, 2024 | Nature and wildlifeBirding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
The Buzz
The monarchs you see at this time of year are special. Here's why
7/31/2026
The monarchs you see at this time of the year are special, part of a 'super generation' different than the three generations that preceded it.
Hummingbirds are already migrating, but it's not time to take down feeders yet
7/30/2026
Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate in waves, and some have already departed. But we'll see the birds in Will County for weeks or even months, so keep filling your feeders.
Bees and wasps invading hummingbird feeders? Here's why — and how to fix it
7/23/2026
If you are seeing more bees than birds at your hummingbird feeders lately, you're not alone. Learn why we see them more at this time of year and how you might keep them away from your hummingbird feeders.