From its 46-acre lake suited for all kinds of recreation and wildlife viewing to the picnic grove and shelters perfect for family reunions and get-togethers, there’s plenty of reasons to visit this preserve.
Think you know bats? There's probably plenty you don't know about these unique mammals.
Program coordinator Suzy Lyttle tells us why she loves Hickory Creek Preserve.
Spend any time near the water in summer and you're almost guaranteed to see a dragonfly. Take some time to learn more about these fast-flying insects.
Once you decide to add a birdbath to your yard, you need to commit to maintaining it to make it safe and healthy for visiting birds.
Digital communications manager Chad Merda tells us why he loves spending time at Lake Renwick Preserve.
Can you tell a cricket from a grasshopper? How about a grasshopper from a katydid? Learn what separates these related insects that are noted both for their jumping ability and the sounds they make.
Those globs of spit you see on plants aren't spit at all. They are the safe and comfortable homes of spittlebug nymphs.
Facility office manager Marissa Jones tells us why she loves spending time at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
The tall grasses that surround many of our wetland areas may seem like a pretty addition to the scenery, but in reality they are destroying these vital habitats.
It's not quite true that fawns are born with no scent. They do have very little scent when they are born, making it easier to tuck them away without being found by predators.
Digital and print marketing specialist Katie McCollum tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Rookery Preserve.
Digital marketing assistant Meghan McMahon tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Preserve.
You've probably heard that bees die when they sting you, but this isn't universally true. Most bee species don't even have stingers.
The crack of lightning and rumble of thunder can create awe and fear, and here are five things you should know about these forces of nature.
We sometimes use the terms habitat and ecosystem interchangeably, but they are not one and the same.
From its 46-acre lake suited for all kinds of recreation and wildlife viewing to the picnic grove and shelters perfect for family reunions and get-togethers, there’s plenty of reasons to visit this preserve.
Think you know bats? There's probably plenty you don't know about these unique mammals.
Program coordinator Suzy Lyttle tells us why she loves Hickory Creek Preserve.
Spend any time near the water in summer and you're almost guaranteed to see a dragonfly. Take some time to learn more about these fast-flying insects.
Once you decide to add a birdbath to your yard, you need to commit to maintaining it to make it safe and healthy for visiting birds.
Digital communications manager Chad Merda tells us why he loves spending time at Lake Renwick Preserve.
Can you tell a cricket from a grasshopper? How about a grasshopper from a katydid? Learn what separates these related insects that are noted both for their jumping ability and the sounds they make.
Those globs of spit you see on plants aren't spit at all. They are the safe and comfortable homes of spittlebug nymphs.
Facility office manager Marissa Jones tells us why she loves spending time at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
The tall grasses that surround many of our wetland areas may seem like a pretty addition to the scenery, but in reality they are destroying these vital habitats.
It's not quite true that fawns are born with no scent. They do have very little scent when they are born, making it easier to tuck them away without being found by predators.
Digital and print marketing specialist Katie McCollum tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Rookery Preserve.
Digital marketing assistant Meghan McMahon tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Preserve.
You've probably heard that bees die when they sting you, but this isn't universally true. Most bee species don't even have stingers.
The crack of lightning and rumble of thunder can create awe and fear, and here are five things you should know about these forces of nature.
We sometimes use the terms habitat and ecosystem interchangeably, but they are not one and the same.
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Turn this summer into a summer of adventure with weekly explorations at Monee Reservoir and Plum Creek Nature Center.
Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage, but do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
Participating in No Mow May isn't just a way to cut down on your yardwork for a month. You'll be helping bees and other essential insects too.
Forget "Snakes on a Plane." There are snakes in Asia that can fly without any help from an aircraft.