The red fox has earned its reputation for being clever and cunning.
Birds aren't exactly a rarity in our world, populating just about every type of habitat worldwide in good numbers. But if you want to see a variety of birds or brush up on your local birding knowledge, the Will County forest preserves are a good place to start.
With more than 10,000 described bird species in the world, some of them are bound to be a little, well, unusual.
In their adult plumage, golden eagles and bald eagles are easy to distinguish from one another. As juveniles, however, they look much more similar.
Sandhill cranes are the supermodels of the bird world, tall, elegant and eye-catching with their gray plumage and crimson eye patches.
Each spring and fall, our lakes undergo a quiet but essential change that keeps them healthy for aquatic species.
Ring-necked pheasants aren't native to Illinois or even the United States, but these birds have been common since the 1800s after being introduced as a game bird.
There's plenty to do and see here in any season.
Buffalo and bison are not synonyms, although the term buffalo has been in widespread use in reference to bison for centuries.
When does a grassland become a prairie or a savanna? It has a lot to do with the trees, or lack thereof.
Keeping your bird feeders full is only half the equation when it comes to keeping the birds happy and healthy. In addition to keeping the food coming, you need to clean your feeders regularly too.
Birds make the same migratory journeys year after year, but weather can play a big role on how many birds are traveling at any given time.
Ants are powerhouses in the animal kingdom, always busy and able to carry many times their body weight. There's plenty about them that makes them interesting.
Love a good sunset? We have plenty of preserves that really shine when the sun starts to set.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, and release oxygen into the atmosphere, which can help limit the effects of climate change.
If you’ve ever wondered what Illinois’ rolling prairies looked like hundreds of years ago, when grasslands dominated the state landscape, look no further than Hadley Valley.
The red fox has earned its reputation for being clever and cunning.
Birds aren't exactly a rarity in our world, populating just about every type of habitat worldwide in good numbers. But if you want to see a variety of birds or brush up on your local birding knowledge, the Will County forest preserves are a good place to start.
With more than 10,000 described bird species in the world, some of them are bound to be a little, well, unusual.
In their adult plumage, golden eagles and bald eagles are easy to distinguish from one another. As juveniles, however, they look much more similar.
Sandhill cranes are the supermodels of the bird world, tall, elegant and eye-catching with their gray plumage and crimson eye patches.
Each spring and fall, our lakes undergo a quiet but essential change that keeps them healthy for aquatic species.
Ring-necked pheasants aren't native to Illinois or even the United States, but these birds have been common since the 1800s after being introduced as a game bird.
There's plenty to do and see here in any season.
Buffalo and bison are not synonyms, although the term buffalo has been in widespread use in reference to bison for centuries.
When does a grassland become a prairie or a savanna? It has a lot to do with the trees, or lack thereof.
Keeping your bird feeders full is only half the equation when it comes to keeping the birds happy and healthy. In addition to keeping the food coming, you need to clean your feeders regularly too.
Birds make the same migratory journeys year after year, but weather can play a big role on how many birds are traveling at any given time.
Ants are powerhouses in the animal kingdom, always busy and able to carry many times their body weight. There's plenty about them that makes them interesting.
Love a good sunset? We have plenty of preserves that really shine when the sun starts to set.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, and release oxygen into the atmosphere, which can help limit the effects of climate change.
If you’ve ever wondered what Illinois’ rolling prairies looked like hundreds of years ago, when grasslands dominated the state landscape, look no further than Hadley Valley.
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.