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.
One of most common birds in North America, the killdeer has a few tricks up its sleeve when it comes to protecting its nest from potential threats.
As we prepare to declare war on dandelions, it's important to remember just how important these "weeds" are for bees.
As temperatures increase, so can sightings of these reptiles out in the preserves.
Roly-polies are a rare bug that draws appreciation rather than ire, but most of us don't know much about these creatures beyond that they can roll themselves up into a ball as a defense mechanism.
The snapping turtle isn't hunted by many animals, but it does face many risks in the wild, including being hit by cars and having their nests hunted.
In the past four years alone, Greg Duffner has racked up more than 19,000 miles on his bike commuting to work and riding in charity events around the country.
Seeing hummingbirds in the wild is a true delight, and you can attract these tiny birds to your own yard by stocking hummingbirds with food made simply by mixing sugar and boiling water.
Many birds travel hundreds if not thousands of miles twice each year during their migration with no map to guide them. How do they know what route to take?
Woodpeckers leave both visual and auditory clues of their presence, and with a good eye and a good ear you can see and hear the signs.
Looking for tips on how to have a prosperous pollinator garden? We can help.
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.
One of most common birds in North America, the killdeer has a few tricks up its sleeve when it comes to protecting its nest from potential threats.
As we prepare to declare war on dandelions, it's important to remember just how important these "weeds" are for bees.
As temperatures increase, so can sightings of these reptiles out in the preserves.
Roly-polies are a rare bug that draws appreciation rather than ire, but most of us don't know much about these creatures beyond that they can roll themselves up into a ball as a defense mechanism.
The snapping turtle isn't hunted by many animals, but it does face many risks in the wild, including being hit by cars and having their nests hunted.
In the past four years alone, Greg Duffner has racked up more than 19,000 miles on his bike commuting to work and riding in charity events around the country.
Seeing hummingbirds in the wild is a true delight, and you can attract these tiny birds to your own yard by stocking hummingbirds with food made simply by mixing sugar and boiling water.
Many birds travel hundreds if not thousands of miles twice each year during their migration with no map to guide them. How do they know what route to take?
Woodpeckers leave both visual and auditory clues of their presence, and with a good eye and a good ear you can see and hear the signs.
Looking for tips on how to have a prosperous pollinator garden? We can help.
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.