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.
McKinley Woods unites new and old unlike any other Will County forest preserve.
Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.
Balloons can wreak havoc on wildlife and the environment if not used and disposed of properly, so think twice before including them in your party decor.
The eastern bluebird population was once in rapid decline because of a perfect storm of factors, but today their population has recovered well and these birds are a common sight once again.
Not all birds migrate but the majority that do, travel by night. Researchers don't fully understand why, but nocturnal migration does provide some benefits.
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.
McKinley Woods unites new and old unlike any other Will County forest preserve.
Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.
Balloons can wreak havoc on wildlife and the environment if not used and disposed of properly, so think twice before including them in your party decor.
The eastern bluebird population was once in rapid decline because of a perfect storm of factors, but today their population has recovered well and these birds are a common sight once again.
Not all birds migrate but the majority that do, travel by night. Researchers don't fully understand why, but nocturnal migration does provide some benefits.
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.