What makes a hike more than a walk? A natural surface trail certainly helps.
Armadillos aren't normally seen in the northern part of Illinois and, when they are, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants to know about it. Same for black bears, cougars and gray wolves.
Not everyone is able to hike along trails to enjoy nature and all it has to offer, so the Forest Preserve has many spots where you can take in the sights from your car or an easy-to-get-to bench.
Learn all about the earthworms crawling just below the surface.
Want to determine the age of a tree without cutting it down? As long as you know what kind of tree it is, all you need is a measuring tape and a calculator.
Whether it's hiking the loop trail, casting a line or spotting some local wildlife, there's a lot to see and explore.
Turtles have nothing on snails when it comes to creeping along at a snail's pace, and while we may not give much thought to snails and slugs they are quite numerous around the world.
These native gems are about as American as they get.
In the animal kingdom, moths are considered something akin to butterflies' ugly stepsisters, but moths are special too.
Insect populations are declining, and that's bad news for us and our ecosystems. Learn what you can do to help reverse the trend.
Looking for a place to explore with a stroller in tow? We've got plenty of places for you to plan an adventure.
Will a worm really regenerate if it gets cut in two? It's complicated.
Many males play a key role in giving their offspring a much-needed jump-start.
Legless reptiles are snakes, right? Not always. The slender glass lizard is one of many legless lizards in the world, and it lives right here in Will County.
Eastern moles live secret lives right below our feet, and just because we don't see them doesn't mean we don't know they are around.
Americans waste a lot of food every year — as much as 40% of the food supply. All that food waste contributes to climate change when it makes its way to landfills, but you can do your part at home to cut down on this waste by composting your food scraps.
What makes a hike more than a walk? A natural surface trail certainly helps.
Armadillos aren't normally seen in the northern part of Illinois and, when they are, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants to know about it. Same for black bears, cougars and gray wolves.
Not everyone is able to hike along trails to enjoy nature and all it has to offer, so the Forest Preserve has many spots where you can take in the sights from your car or an easy-to-get-to bench.
Learn all about the earthworms crawling just below the surface.
Want to determine the age of a tree without cutting it down? As long as you know what kind of tree it is, all you need is a measuring tape and a calculator.
Whether it's hiking the loop trail, casting a line or spotting some local wildlife, there's a lot to see and explore.
Turtles have nothing on snails when it comes to creeping along at a snail's pace, and while we may not give much thought to snails and slugs they are quite numerous around the world.
These native gems are about as American as they get.
In the animal kingdom, moths are considered something akin to butterflies' ugly stepsisters, but moths are special too.
Insect populations are declining, and that's bad news for us and our ecosystems. Learn what you can do to help reverse the trend.
Looking for a place to explore with a stroller in tow? We've got plenty of places for you to plan an adventure.
Will a worm really regenerate if it gets cut in two? It's complicated.
Many males play a key role in giving their offspring a much-needed jump-start.
Legless reptiles are snakes, right? Not always. The slender glass lizard is one of many legless lizards in the world, and it lives right here in Will County.
Eastern moles live secret lives right below our feet, and just because we don't see them doesn't mean we don't know they are around.
Americans waste a lot of food every year — as much as 40% of the food supply. All that food waste contributes to climate change when it makes its way to landfills, but you can do your part at home to cut down on this waste by composting your food scraps.
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.