With an extensive trail network, there are plenty of places to explore on two wheels.
Variety is key, but if you plant it, they will come.
How do beavers stay under water for so long? Their bodies are specially designed for it.
Is spider silk as strong as steel? Yes and no.
Eastern spiny softshell turtles aren't as large as snapping turtles, but they are one of the biggest freshwater turtles in the United States.
If you visit the preserve now, you can hike the woods, traverse the boardwalks, visit the lake, arrange to tour the historic farm and its garlic crop and view the massive oak and hickory trees that were left untouched by development.
Frogs and toads are both amphibians, and the differences between them can be confusing and subtle.
The American white pelicans are back, but there's probably a lot you don't know about these big birds. Dive in to learn more about one of the more beloved animals seen in Will County.
The monarch is the most recognizable butterfly in the United States, but these winged creatures aren't as common as they used to be.
Birds bask in the sun just like us. Sometimes they are just trying to warm up or dry off, but sunbathing also helps birds stay healthy and more attractive to potential mates.
Heat lightning is just a myth. What we think of as heat lightning is really just lightning from a thunderstorm that is too far away to experience its other effects.
Plogging is jogging while picking up trash you find along the way, and we hope it's a fitness fad that doesn't fade away.
Text your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
Snakes are unique in that they shed their skin whole, a process called ecdysis. But why do they do this differently than other animals?
You've probably seen a cottontail rabbit, but how much do you know about these common creatures?
Bee, wasp or hornet? Learn the differences among these stinging insects.
With an extensive trail network, there are plenty of places to explore on two wheels.
Variety is key, but if you plant it, they will come.
How do beavers stay under water for so long? Their bodies are specially designed for it.
Is spider silk as strong as steel? Yes and no.
Eastern spiny softshell turtles aren't as large as snapping turtles, but they are one of the biggest freshwater turtles in the United States.
If you visit the preserve now, you can hike the woods, traverse the boardwalks, visit the lake, arrange to tour the historic farm and its garlic crop and view the massive oak and hickory trees that were left untouched by development.
Frogs and toads are both amphibians, and the differences between them can be confusing and subtle.
The American white pelicans are back, but there's probably a lot you don't know about these big birds. Dive in to learn more about one of the more beloved animals seen in Will County.
The monarch is the most recognizable butterfly in the United States, but these winged creatures aren't as common as they used to be.
Birds bask in the sun just like us. Sometimes they are just trying to warm up or dry off, but sunbathing also helps birds stay healthy and more attractive to potential mates.
Heat lightning is just a myth. What we think of as heat lightning is really just lightning from a thunderstorm that is too far away to experience its other effects.
Plogging is jogging while picking up trash you find along the way, and we hope it's a fitness fad that doesn't fade away.
Text your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
Snakes are unique in that they shed their skin whole, a process called ecdysis. But why do they do this differently than other animals?
You've probably seen a cottontail rabbit, but how much do you know about these common creatures?
Bee, wasp or hornet? Learn the differences among these stinging insects.
Experience day turning into night on a stroll amidst golden prairie grasses at the perfect time of light.
Lake Renwick is a popular pitstop for birds during migration, so join us for a guided hike to search of waterfowl, eagles and songbirds.
Monarchs are one of several popular symbols in the celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Learn what they symbolize and how you can attract them to your yard.
Forget Halloween; it's Owloween! In honor of Halloween, spend some time learning about these magnificent and mysterious creatures. Want to learn more? Watch the video below.
What you don’t know about these scraggly bearded giants might surprise you.