Mother Nature's twists and turns can have a big impact on how the trees change in autumn.
What makes Lockport Prairie unique among our remaining grasslands is that it is a dolomite prairie.
What's the difference between a river, a creek and a stream? When it comes right down to it, not much at all.
Sweat bees and hover flies are often confused for both one another and for other bees. Neither poses any threat, however, and both are essential insects.
Invasion of the jumping worms isn't the next box-office thriller. These invasive worms are becoming widespread in Illinois, destroying the soil quality wherever they are.
Do leaves tell us when it's going to rain? They can, but as with most weather forecasts, there are no guarantees.
How busy is the world below our feet? It easily rivals any habitat you see aboveground. Consider this: More organisms live in the soil than live aboveground.
A picture-perfect sunset is far from a guarantee, and a lot of factors play into whether the sun's inevitable slip below the horizon each day will take your breath away.
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.
Mother Nature's twists and turns can have a big impact on how the trees change in autumn.
What makes Lockport Prairie unique among our remaining grasslands is that it is a dolomite prairie.
What's the difference between a river, a creek and a stream? When it comes right down to it, not much at all.
Sweat bees and hover flies are often confused for both one another and for other bees. Neither poses any threat, however, and both are essential insects.
Invasion of the jumping worms isn't the next box-office thriller. These invasive worms are becoming widespread in Illinois, destroying the soil quality wherever they are.
Do leaves tell us when it's going to rain? They can, but as with most weather forecasts, there are no guarantees.
How busy is the world below our feet? It easily rivals any habitat you see aboveground. Consider this: More organisms live in the soil than live aboveground.
A picture-perfect sunset is far from a guarantee, and a lot of factors play into whether the sun's inevitable slip below the horizon each day will take your breath away.
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.
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.