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.
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.
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.
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.
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.