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.
It turns out bugs and insects actually exactly one and the same, but we'll look the other way if you use the words interchangeably.
Raccoons are known for their mischievous ways, making them both beloved and bemoaned by the humans they live alongside.
Have you ever walked face first into a spiderweb and cursed the spider that spun it? Find out why those webs are so sticky.
If you've spotted a bird that looks sickly or just downright strange, there's a good chance it's molting and will be back to its stylish self soon.
We, of course, have no lobsters here in landlocked Will County, but their miniature-sized relative, the crayfish, populates our waterways.
The imposing-looking snapping turtle is nothing to fear, but they are pretty interesting creatures.
You may think of the preserves as places to connect with nature, but some preserves are also great locations to learn about our local history.
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.
It turns out bugs and insects actually exactly one and the same, but we'll look the other way if you use the words interchangeably.
Raccoons are known for their mischievous ways, making them both beloved and bemoaned by the humans they live alongside.
Have you ever walked face first into a spiderweb and cursed the spider that spun it? Find out why those webs are so sticky.
If you've spotted a bird that looks sickly or just downright strange, there's a good chance it's molting and will be back to its stylish self soon.
We, of course, have no lobsters here in landlocked Will County, but their miniature-sized relative, the crayfish, populates our waterways.
The imposing-looking snapping turtle is nothing to fear, but they are pretty interesting creatures.
You may think of the preserves as places to connect with nature, but some preserves are also great locations to learn about our local history.
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.