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.
You don't need a big yard — or any yard at all — to add native plants to your outdoor space. A small garden plot or even a container garden are more than enough to attract pollinators and other creatures.
Animals deserve to be respected both for their similarities and differences to us.
Adding a rain garden to your yard can help prevent flooding and also filter pollutants and chemicals out of the water supply.
Baltimore orioles are one of the most anticipated birds each spring. Learn more about them with these five fun facts.
Some birds can be easily attracted to your yard by adding a birdhouse nearby.
Most spiders have eight eyes, but not all spiders have good vision.
Following the Forest Preserve District's rules and paying attention to advice from dog experts will help you have an enjoyable and safer experience. Know your dog, stay with your dog and pick up after your dog for the safety and benefit of all involved.
Skip the middleman and grow plants that birds will eat seeds and fruit from rather than filling your feeders with store-bought seed.
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.
You don't need a big yard — or any yard at all — to add native plants to your outdoor space. A small garden plot or even a container garden are more than enough to attract pollinators and other creatures.
Animals deserve to be respected both for their similarities and differences to us.
Adding a rain garden to your yard can help prevent flooding and also filter pollutants and chemicals out of the water supply.
Baltimore orioles are one of the most anticipated birds each spring. Learn more about them with these five fun facts.
Some birds can be easily attracted to your yard by adding a birdhouse nearby.
Most spiders have eight eyes, but not all spiders have good vision.
Following the Forest Preserve District's rules and paying attention to advice from dog experts will help you have an enjoyable and safer experience. Know your dog, stay with your dog and pick up after your dog for the safety and benefit of all involved.
Skip the middleman and grow plants that birds will eat seeds and fruit from rather than filling your feeders with store-bought seed.
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.