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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience day turning into night on a stroll amidst golden prairie grasses at the perfect time of light.
Lake Renwick is a popular pitstop for birds during migration, so join us for a guided hike to search of waterfowl, eagles and songbirds.
Monarchs are one of several popular symbols in the celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Learn what they symbolize and how you can attract them to your yard.
Forget Halloween; it's Owloween! In honor of Halloween, spend some time learning about these magnificent and mysterious creatures. Want to learn more? Watch the video below.
What you don’t know about these scraggly bearded giants might surprise you.