Is that a funny-looking duck or a chicken you saw by the water? It might be neither. American coots are a common sight by our waterways during breeding season, but they might have you doing a double take.
Interpretive naturalist Heather Van Zyl tells us why she loves Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve.
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.
Is that a funny-looking duck or a chicken you saw by the water? It might be neither. American coots are a common sight by our waterways during breeding season, but they might have you doing a double take.
Interpretive naturalist Heather Van Zyl tells us why she loves Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve.
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.
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.