Spending time outdoors is good for you, but it can be tough to find the time. Here's some simple and easy ideas for enjoying the great outdoors.
Playful river otters were once endangered in Illinois, but they now live in every county in the state. Here's five fun facts about these semi-aquatic animals.
Whalon Lake, one of the Forest Preserve District’s newest preserves, is a recreational hotspot but also protects natural areas and supports a variety of flora and fauna.
Freshwater mussels are an indicator of clean water, but as we have changed the flow of our rivers, their population has plummeted.
The garbage we leave behind is a costly problem, and not just in a financial sense.
Monarch populations continue to plummet, but there are things you can do to help.
Know which numbers to call and other safety practices before you visit a preserve or trail.
From herb gardens to bug repellents to Skrillex music, here's a primer to stop mosquitoes from ruining your time outside.
Like many pollinators, bumble bee populations face many threats.
Algae are always present in water, but in certain conditions they reproduce quickly, resulting in potentially harmful algal blooms.
Common snapping turtle or alligator snapping turtle? In Will County, the answer is easy.
Brush up on your butterflies knowledge with these five fascinating facts about the winged beauties.
If your yard is abuzz with wildlife, see if it meets the criteria to become a certified wildlife habitat.
Southwestern Will County is home to a sand prairie habitat that is one of the most diverse of its type in the entire state, and part of that is protected land at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve.
Blue-winged teals are migratory ducks, one of the last to arrive here each spring and one of the first to head south each fall.
One of the best ways to reconnect with nature is to pop a tent right in the middle of it.
Spending time outdoors is good for you, but it can be tough to find the time. Here's some simple and easy ideas for enjoying the great outdoors.
Playful river otters were once endangered in Illinois, but they now live in every county in the state. Here's five fun facts about these semi-aquatic animals.
Whalon Lake, one of the Forest Preserve District’s newest preserves, is a recreational hotspot but also protects natural areas and supports a variety of flora and fauna.
Freshwater mussels are an indicator of clean water, but as we have changed the flow of our rivers, their population has plummeted.
The garbage we leave behind is a costly problem, and not just in a financial sense.
Monarch populations continue to plummet, but there are things you can do to help.
Know which numbers to call and other safety practices before you visit a preserve or trail.
From herb gardens to bug repellents to Skrillex music, here's a primer to stop mosquitoes from ruining your time outside.
Like many pollinators, bumble bee populations face many threats.
Algae are always present in water, but in certain conditions they reproduce quickly, resulting in potentially harmful algal blooms.
Common snapping turtle or alligator snapping turtle? In Will County, the answer is easy.
Brush up on your butterflies knowledge with these five fascinating facts about the winged beauties.
If your yard is abuzz with wildlife, see if it meets the criteria to become a certified wildlife habitat.
Southwestern Will County is home to a sand prairie habitat that is one of the most diverse of its type in the entire state, and part of that is protected land at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve.
Blue-winged teals are migratory ducks, one of the last to arrive here each spring and one of the first to head south each fall.
One of the best ways to reconnect with nature is to pop a tent right in the middle of it.
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.