Have you ever been lucky enough to spot a snowy owl? Learn what makes these owls such a prized find.
The sight of a squirrel zipping up, down and all around our trees and forests is a familiar one to most people, but the zany antics of these critters can be the work of one of two species: fox squirrels or gray squirrels. Learn the difference between them.
Think you're doing the deer a favor by feeding them in winter? You're actually doing them much more harm than good.
That furry, brown critter scurrying along the shoreline might just be an American mink, one of our lesser known semiaquatic mammals.
Plenty of humans go bald, but do other animals lose their hair as they age?
Red blood certainly isn't unique in the animal kingdom, but it's far from universal.
The story of the whooping crane is a troubled one that nearly ended with these majestic birds' extinction. And while small populations of these cranes still do exist today, they haven't experienced the conservation successes that we've seen with other birds, like bald eagles and great egrets.
If you see a rodent scurrying across your floor, you may not care if it is a mouse or a rat, but there are several key differences between them. And while some mice and rats are non-native nuisances, native species of both also live in Illinois.
The wildlife all around us is critical to the health of our ecosystems.
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.
Have you ever been lucky enough to spot a snowy owl? Learn what makes these owls such a prized find.
The sight of a squirrel zipping up, down and all around our trees and forests is a familiar one to most people, but the zany antics of these critters can be the work of one of two species: fox squirrels or gray squirrels. Learn the difference between them.
Think you're doing the deer a favor by feeding them in winter? You're actually doing them much more harm than good.
That furry, brown critter scurrying along the shoreline might just be an American mink, one of our lesser known semiaquatic mammals.
Plenty of humans go bald, but do other animals lose their hair as they age?
Red blood certainly isn't unique in the animal kingdom, but it's far from universal.
The story of the whooping crane is a troubled one that nearly ended with these majestic birds' extinction. And while small populations of these cranes still do exist today, they haven't experienced the conservation successes that we've seen with other birds, like bald eagles and great egrets.
If you see a rodent scurrying across your floor, you may not care if it is a mouse or a rat, but there are several key differences between them. And while some mice and rats are non-native nuisances, native species of both also live in Illinois.
The wildlife all around us is critical to the health of our ecosystems.
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.
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.