A chrysalis and a cocoon are not one and the same. Learn the differences between them, starting with which insect uses which.
America's prairies have long been celebrated, but they've mostly disappeared.
Who doesn't love the sweet, earthy smell of rain?
Here's a closer look at the turtles that populate our local waterways.
Insects or arachnid? There are a few key differences.
What can you do to make the world a cleaner place? Plenty.
With excessive heat and humidity this week, the Forest Preserve District is reminding dog owners to take precautions so their pets don't overheat.
Five facts about mosquitoes — perhaps the most hated creature on Earth.
The throw-away era: We're living in the age of plastic, and we're only beginning to understand the consequences.
We all know to keep a safe distance from power lines, so how are birds and squirrels able to touch them without consequence?
Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve is a pocket of woodland in eastern Will County that serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and natural history of our area.
Lightning bugs are a summer tradition, and there's plenty about these insects that is fascinating.
They can add to some picture-perfect moments in the preserves.
Harmless northern water snake or venomous cottonmouth? In northern Illinois, there's no doubt it's a harmless water snake.
Just a few hundred years ago, animals that populated Illinois were different than what we see today.
These common items pose a serious risk to our environment and well-being.
A chrysalis and a cocoon are not one and the same. Learn the differences between them, starting with which insect uses which.
America's prairies have long been celebrated, but they've mostly disappeared.
Who doesn't love the sweet, earthy smell of rain?
Here's a closer look at the turtles that populate our local waterways.
Insects or arachnid? There are a few key differences.
What can you do to make the world a cleaner place? Plenty.
With excessive heat and humidity this week, the Forest Preserve District is reminding dog owners to take precautions so their pets don't overheat.
Five facts about mosquitoes — perhaps the most hated creature on Earth.
The throw-away era: We're living in the age of plastic, and we're only beginning to understand the consequences.
We all know to keep a safe distance from power lines, so how are birds and squirrels able to touch them without consequence?
Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve is a pocket of woodland in eastern Will County that serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and natural history of our area.
Lightning bugs are a summer tradition, and there's plenty about these insects that is fascinating.
They can add to some picture-perfect moments in the preserves.
Harmless northern water snake or venomous cottonmouth? In northern Illinois, there's no doubt it's a harmless water snake.
Just a few hundred years ago, animals that populated Illinois were different than what we see today.
These common items pose a serious risk to our environment and well-being.
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Turn this summer into a summer of adventure with weekly explorations at Monee Reservoir and Plum Creek Nature Center.
Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage, but do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
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.