While coyotes are a common sight in Illinois, wolves are seen only very rarely, having been extirpated since the 1800s. In areas where both coyotes and wolves live, however, it can be tricky to tell them apart without knowing the key differences.
The Forest Preserve District now has six bicycle repair stations along its trails thanks to funding by The Nature Foundation of Will County and the Joliet Bicycle Club.
Meet Jenna Krukowski, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
Praying mantises are among the largest insects we see, but that doesn't mean they are easy to find. Learn more about these insects that stand out at blending in.
Have you heard the buzz about monarchs and milkweed? Monarchs are far from the only animals that rely on milkweed.
Interpretive naturalist Sara Russell tells us why she loves O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Illinois is a state much more known for its open than dense forests, but if you look across northern Illinois, you’ll find pockets of forest that break up the wide open spaces. In Will County, Hammel Woods is one of many of these pockets of forests where trees dominate the landscape.
Interpretive naturalist Brittany Schaller tells us why she loves Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve.
There's no way you can actually rely on a cricket to tell you the temperature, right? Actually, this widely held myth is really true.
Can you tell a bullfrog from a green frog? Here are a few clues to help tell these two similar frog species apart.
Keeping up with the latest fitness trends? Then put your earbuds away and enjoy the silence on your next walk.
Director of planning and land preservation Colleen Novander tells us why she loves Lake Chaminwood Preserve.
Restoration program coordinator Juli Mason tells us why she loves Kankakee Sands Preserve.
Grasshoppers are one of our more familiar insects, and this is your chance to learn all about them.
Not all those big green leaves growing on the water's surface are lily pads. American lotus can also be found in Illinois waterways. Learn to tell the difference between these two plants.
Guest services associate Kylee Beckwith tells us why she loves McKinley Woods — Frederick's Grove.
While coyotes are a common sight in Illinois, wolves are seen only very rarely, having been extirpated since the 1800s. In areas where both coyotes and wolves live, however, it can be tricky to tell them apart without knowing the key differences.
The Forest Preserve District now has six bicycle repair stations along its trails thanks to funding by The Nature Foundation of Will County and the Joliet Bicycle Club.
Meet Jenna Krukowski, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
Praying mantises are among the largest insects we see, but that doesn't mean they are easy to find. Learn more about these insects that stand out at blending in.
Have you heard the buzz about monarchs and milkweed? Monarchs are far from the only animals that rely on milkweed.
Interpretive naturalist Sara Russell tells us why she loves O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Illinois is a state much more known for its open than dense forests, but if you look across northern Illinois, you’ll find pockets of forest that break up the wide open spaces. In Will County, Hammel Woods is one of many of these pockets of forests where trees dominate the landscape.
Interpretive naturalist Brittany Schaller tells us why she loves Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve.
There's no way you can actually rely on a cricket to tell you the temperature, right? Actually, this widely held myth is really true.
Can you tell a bullfrog from a green frog? Here are a few clues to help tell these two similar frog species apart.
Keeping up with the latest fitness trends? Then put your earbuds away and enjoy the silence on your next walk.
Director of planning and land preservation Colleen Novander tells us why she loves Lake Chaminwood Preserve.
Restoration program coordinator Juli Mason tells us why she loves Kankakee Sands Preserve.
Grasshoppers are one of our more familiar insects, and this is your chance to learn all about them.
Not all those big green leaves growing on the water's surface are lily pads. American lotus can also be found in Illinois waterways. Learn to tell the difference between these two plants.
Guest services associate Kylee Beckwith tells us why she loves McKinley Woods — Frederick's Grove.
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.