Meet Suzy Lyttle, the program coordinator at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
We have the sun to thank for all life on Earth, but how much do you really know about the star at the center of our world?
Want to see the world's smallest flowering plant? Look no farther than your local pond.
We have some of the rarest natural areas in the world.
Northern saw-whet owls are a little different than the prototypical owl. For starters, they're only about the size of a robin, making them one of the smallest owl species in the world.
Public information officer Cindy Cain tells us why she loves spending time at Hammel Woods Dog Park.
We often call cicadas locusts, but they are not even closely related insects. Learn the differences between them and why we never see locusts in Illinois or anywhere else in the United States.
Marketing technical specialist Glenn Knoblock tells us why he loves spending time at O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Meet Angela Rafac, an interpretive naturalist at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
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.
Meet Suzy Lyttle, the program coordinator at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
We have the sun to thank for all life on Earth, but how much do you really know about the star at the center of our world?
Want to see the world's smallest flowering plant? Look no farther than your local pond.
We have some of the rarest natural areas in the world.
Northern saw-whet owls are a little different than the prototypical owl. For starters, they're only about the size of a robin, making them one of the smallest owl species in the world.
Public information officer Cindy Cain tells us why she loves spending time at Hammel Woods Dog Park.
We often call cicadas locusts, but they are not even closely related insects. Learn the differences between them and why we never see locusts in Illinois or anywhere else in the United States.
Marketing technical specialist Glenn Knoblock tells us why he loves spending time at O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Meet Angela Rafac, an interpretive naturalist at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
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.
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.