It can be easy to take them from granted but birds play a critical role in the ecosystem, several roles actually.
This preserve in Plainfield is home to one of the largest rookeries in Illinois.
Jellyfish in Illinois? They do exist, although they're so small you might never notice them.
We're never too far away from birds, and that's why Celebrate Urban Birds project aims to use some of our most common birds to introduce traditionally underserved communities to birds and birding.
Fossils provide us with a link to the past. Without them, we might not know that dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers ever roamed the Earth. But how do they form?
Birds aren't exactly deep sleepers, but they do manage to get some shut eye every night.
What makes a lake a lake? Or how about a pond a pond. Technically speaking, nothing.
Just like there are bullies in the schoolyard, there are bullies at our backyard bird feeders and out in nature.
Get to know a little about our most recognizable snake, the common garter snake.
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.
It can be easy to take them from granted but birds play a critical role in the ecosystem, several roles actually.
This preserve in Plainfield is home to one of the largest rookeries in Illinois.
Jellyfish in Illinois? They do exist, although they're so small you might never notice them.
We're never too far away from birds, and that's why Celebrate Urban Birds project aims to use some of our most common birds to introduce traditionally underserved communities to birds and birding.
Fossils provide us with a link to the past. Without them, we might not know that dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers ever roamed the Earth. But how do they form?
Birds aren't exactly deep sleepers, but they do manage to get some shut eye every night.
What makes a lake a lake? Or how about a pond a pond. Technically speaking, nothing.
Just like there are bullies in the schoolyard, there are bullies at our backyard bird feeders and out in nature.
Get to know a little about our most recognizable snake, the common garter snake.
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.
Find your nature’s muse at this event full of hands-on activities that let you express yourself through music, movement and visual arts
Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for a book club on the go! The book for September is “North Woods” by Daniel Mason.
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.