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.
Several birds are known for their aggressive behavior, but perhaps none as much as the red-winged blackbird, a bird that isn't afraid to pick on creatures much larger than itself.
Meet Jess McQuown, a program coordinator at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Among rodents, mice, rats, squirrels and chipmunks are all well known. Voles, however, often fly under the radar, either because they aren't known or because they are confused with another species.
Those long, thin clouds trailing behind airplanes are called contrails, and here's a look at the science behind them.
Common goldeneyes arrive in northern Illinois each winter. Look for them strutting their stuff on our local lakes.
Forest Preserve staff who regularly have to battle the elements offer their recommendations for staying warm from head to toe.
A recent visit by a group from Little Friends in Warrenville highlighted just how welcoming Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is to all people.
Meet Amy McNeil, a program coordinator at Isle a la Cache Museum.
Extensive, multiyear restoration efforts at Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve have earned an "Excellence in Ecological Restoration" award from Chicago Wilderness.
Winter might seem like an odd time for laying eggs, but it's the perfect timeline for bald eagles.
Love it or hate it, snow is as essential as rain. Learn to appreciate it with these five fun facts.
In nature, myths abound. Here are a few — and the truth behind them.
Squirrels are common enough that they are just part of the background in nature, but they are pretty interesting creatures when you learn more about them.
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.
Several birds are known for their aggressive behavior, but perhaps none as much as the red-winged blackbird, a bird that isn't afraid to pick on creatures much larger than itself.
Meet Jess McQuown, a program coordinator at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Among rodents, mice, rats, squirrels and chipmunks are all well known. Voles, however, often fly under the radar, either because they aren't known or because they are confused with another species.
Those long, thin clouds trailing behind airplanes are called contrails, and here's a look at the science behind them.
Common goldeneyes arrive in northern Illinois each winter. Look for them strutting their stuff on our local lakes.
Forest Preserve staff who regularly have to battle the elements offer their recommendations for staying warm from head to toe.
A recent visit by a group from Little Friends in Warrenville highlighted just how welcoming Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is to all people.
Meet Amy McNeil, a program coordinator at Isle a la Cache Museum.
Extensive, multiyear restoration efforts at Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve have earned an "Excellence in Ecological Restoration" award from Chicago Wilderness.
Winter might seem like an odd time for laying eggs, but it's the perfect timeline for bald eagles.
Love it or hate it, snow is as essential as rain. Learn to appreciate it with these five fun facts.
In nature, myths abound. Here are a few — and the truth behind them.
Squirrels are common enough that they are just part of the background in nature, but they are pretty interesting creatures when you learn more about them.
Experience day turning into night on a stroll amidst golden prairie grasses at the perfect time of light.
Lake Renwick is a popular pitstop for birds during migration, so join us for a guided hike to search of waterfowl, eagles and songbirds.
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.