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Coyote pupping season is underway, so it's important to take steps to prevent potential conflicts.

Situated in the heart of Will County’s Lincoln-Way communities, Hickory Creek Preserve is a favorite of many people because of how accessible it is for area residents.

Trees are disappearing at alarming rates, but don't think your actions are too small to make a difference. Planting a tree at home will have long-lasting positive effects on you and the world around you.

It's bluebell season, so brush up on these spring beauties before planning a trip to see them in bloom.

Birds will build their nests out of just about anything they can find, but is it OK to leave materials out for them to use?

Populations are dropping as fish face increasing human threats.

The more you know about these creatures, the more you will love them.

The wildlife you see in the preserves and elsewhere is just that — wild. The preserves aren't petting zoos, and people should not touch or otherwise handle animals they encounter.

What's that sound? If it's the sounds of nature, it's good for your health, according to a new study.

The dandelion is probably the most hated plant in America, but it actually is an important part of the landscape. 

Skunks are certainly the most famous stinkers in the animal kingdom, but they are far from the only ones.

Are animals poisonous or venomous? They can be one or the other, but not usually both. It all has to do with how they deliver their toxins. 

The dirt on dirt — what's in it, where it comes from and why you should call it soil instead.

The world of fungus is a literal kingdom, with tens of thousands of species including far more than the familiar mushrooms.

Next time you're at a local pond, resist the urge to feed the ducks and geese. They don't need our help, and we are actually making them sick.

Woodpeckers are unique in the bird world, and we're lucky enough to have seven species living all around us.