Smell that fetid odor in the air? It may be coming from your own yard. Callery pear trees are in full bloom, revealing beautiful white blooms but also emitting a stench that's similar to that of rotting fish.
An action-filled photo of an eagle and herring gull battling over a fish earned Laurie Lasseter the March win in the Preserve the Moment photo contest.
Before you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.
A new exhibit showcases the work of artist Elizabeth Schnura, whose works highlight relationships between plants and animals.
It's nesting season for Canada geese, so don't be surprised if they seem a little more feisty and aggressive than usual. If you happen come face to face with one, don't turn your back and run.
A nearly 106-acre land acquisition adjacent to Messenger Woods Nature Preserve expands one of the District’s oldest sites.
When the rain simply won't go away, head inside to play. The Forest Preserve District's four year-round visitor centers all offer an escape from Mother Nature when she is sending you a clear message to stay indoors.
A new section of the Plum Creek Greenway Trail is under construction that will connect Plum Valley Preserve to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the project will close a key gap and advance plans for a continuous north–south regional trail.
The trees may still be dormant at this time of year, but they could still be full of life. If you're planning to trim or prune your trees, make sure to give them a good once-over to check for active squirrel and bird nests.
Forest Preserve field trips are giving homeschool students hands-on learning experiences in nature while providing structure outside the home.
Nature can be a wild ride when the seasons are changing, but that's all the more reason to make time for it.
Step away from the rake; it's too early to start your spring yard cleanup.
Volunteers are sought for spring programs to spruce up the preserves by removing invasive species, controlling brush and planting native plants.
After a long, quiet winter, our local wetlands are among the first places that begin to wake up, showing some of the earliest signs of spring.
When it comes to spring, there's so much to love. But there's also probably a lot you don't know about our most-anticipated season.
You've heard of bone-crushing creatures, but how about bone-eating animals? The bearded vulture is the only bird in the world that predominantly eats bones!
Smell that fetid odor in the air? It may be coming from your own yard. Callery pear trees are in full bloom, revealing beautiful white blooms but also emitting a stench that's similar to that of rotting fish.
An action-filled photo of an eagle and herring gull battling over a fish earned Laurie Lasseter the March win in the Preserve the Moment photo contest.
Before you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.
A new exhibit showcases the work of artist Elizabeth Schnura, whose works highlight relationships between plants and animals.
It's nesting season for Canada geese, so don't be surprised if they seem a little more feisty and aggressive than usual. If you happen come face to face with one, don't turn your back and run.
A nearly 106-acre land acquisition adjacent to Messenger Woods Nature Preserve expands one of the District’s oldest sites.
When the rain simply won't go away, head inside to play. The Forest Preserve District's four year-round visitor centers all offer an escape from Mother Nature when she is sending you a clear message to stay indoors.
A new section of the Plum Creek Greenway Trail is under construction that will connect Plum Valley Preserve to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the project will close a key gap and advance plans for a continuous north–south regional trail.
The trees may still be dormant at this time of year, but they could still be full of life. If you're planning to trim or prune your trees, make sure to give them a good once-over to check for active squirrel and bird nests.
Forest Preserve field trips are giving homeschool students hands-on learning experiences in nature while providing structure outside the home.
Nature can be a wild ride when the seasons are changing, but that's all the more reason to make time for it.
Step away from the rake; it's too early to start your spring yard cleanup.
Volunteers are sought for spring programs to spruce up the preserves by removing invasive species, controlling brush and planting native plants.
After a long, quiet winter, our local wetlands are among the first places that begin to wake up, showing some of the earliest signs of spring.
When it comes to spring, there's so much to love. But there's also probably a lot you don't know about our most-anticipated season.
You've heard of bone-crushing creatures, but how about bone-eating animals? The bearded vulture is the only bird in the world that predominantly eats bones!
Teachers are invited to Four Rivers Environmental Education Center for a day of adventure, relaxation and fun in appreciation of all they do.
Discover how native plant gardening can help provide wildlife with year-round resources.
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.
When planning your spring plantings, consider incorporating trees that will be a draw for wildlife in the winter too.