It's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
How much do you know about cicadas? You can put your knowledge to the test on this 10-question quiz.
An all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
The 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.
Birding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
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To call something an urban oasis or a suburban oasis might seem like an overused phrase, but it certainly does seem to be an apt description for O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States that is fully migratory, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
Combat veteran and former Marine sergeant says being in nature reduces his anxiety and provides pure enjoyment.
You can define Earth in many ways, but above all else it is home. Here is your chance to learn all about our home planet.
Gardening with your kids can be a great way to make them good stewards of the environment.
An adaptive all-terrain wheelchair is now available for public use at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.
Are the birds waking you up before dawn? There's a good reason for their morning concert.
Meet Michelle Cipiti, an interpretive naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
Northern flickers look a little different than most of our local woodpecker species, and we see them on the ground much more than you might expect for a woodpecker.
Off-leash dogs are not allowed in the forest preserves other than inside the dog parks. If your dog is loose, you could be ticketed.
It's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
How much do you know about cicadas? You can put your knowledge to the test on this 10-question quiz.
An all-terrain wheelchair is available for public use at no cost at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
The 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.
Birding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
To call something an urban oasis or a suburban oasis might seem like an overused phrase, but it certainly does seem to be an apt description for O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States that is fully migratory, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
Combat veteran and former Marine sergeant says being in nature reduces his anxiety and provides pure enjoyment.
You can define Earth in many ways, but above all else it is home. Here is your chance to learn all about our home planet.
Gardening with your kids can be a great way to make them good stewards of the environment.
An adaptive all-terrain wheelchair is now available for public use at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.
Are the birds waking you up before dawn? There's a good reason for their morning concert.
Meet Michelle Cipiti, an interpretive naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
Northern flickers look a little different than most of our local woodpecker species, and we see them on the ground much more than you might expect for a woodpecker.
Off-leash dogs are not allowed in the forest preserves other than inside the dog parks. If your dog is loose, you could be ticketed.
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.