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Have you ever ridden a bike through a swarm of gnats and gotten a mouth full of bugs? There's a good reason why they congregate like that.

The American bullfrog is common in the lakes and ponds across Will County. Do you know how to identify it?

We've long known time spent in the great outdoors is good for you, but now we know exactly how much time we have to spend outside to reap the benefits. According to a study, spending two hours outside each week is good for your health and well-being.

Zombie snakes on the loose? Not really. These snakes are just playing dead to protect themselves from predators, and they pose no risk to humans.

Bees sting for a simple reason: to defend themselves from danger.

You can enjoy the scenery in the preserves from all angles even when you're not there to see it for yourself.

You can help researchers learn more about ticks in Illinois by dropping them in the mail. 

Knowing the difference between wild parsnip and golden alexander could save you from a painful, burning rash.

The lovely luna moth is prized by many for its beauty. But there's more to these moths than just their outward appearance.

Enjoy seeing them while you can — because they'll be gone before you know it.

Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise and there are miles of scenic trails to choose from.

For Mother's Day, we're honoring the incredible things these local moms do for their young.

Birds don't hatch knowing how to fly. Much like babies learning to walk, learning to fly is a process for baby birds, one that often involves a lot of trial and error.

There are many animal conservation success stories right here in Will County.

Water plays a huge role in just about everything we do, and without it, life itself would not exist.

Squirrels and other rodents are incapable of vomiting. Why they can't is related to their anatomy and physiology.