Here's your chance to get to know the eight bat species that call the preserves home.
Here’s a look at some of the animals that spend their winters in northern Illinois and what they do this time of year to prepare.
These birds are smaller than most falcons, known for their powerful flying and astute hunting abilities.
September and October are the most common times to see these intriguing insects.
They make pit stops in Will County during spring and fall migration.
After peeling back the layers, this unique preserve conserves a piece of the 'City of Steel's' heritage.
If you — or more likely, your dog — find yourself on the receiving end of a skunk’s stinky spray, you can’t say you weren’t warned.
Take a closer look at these beauties seen in the preserves and some of their key traits.
Knowing the facts about them can help turn your disdain into appreciation.
Despite the trepidation many people feel toward bats, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem, one that is critical to our own survival.
Red-winged blackbirds have a bad reputation ... but they're not alone when it comes to birds doing whatever it takes to make sure everyone knows where they stand in the pecking order of nature.
Follow these rules to protect your dog and the preserves.
More than 20,000 species exist worldwide, and those bees are crucial to the world's food supply.
Each spring, homeowners declare war on dandelions, pulling out all the stops to keep America’s most hated weed out of their yards and gardens. But is it a war worth waging? Should we just leave these plants be?
When you learn more about the journey the monarchs take to reach Will County, you start to appreciate these beautiful butterflies even more.
In Will County, mid- to late spring also marks the season when it’s most important to be vigilant about ticks when outdoors.
Here's your chance to get to know the eight bat species that call the preserves home.
Here’s a look at some of the animals that spend their winters in northern Illinois and what they do this time of year to prepare.
These birds are smaller than most falcons, known for their powerful flying and astute hunting abilities.
September and October are the most common times to see these intriguing insects.
They make pit stops in Will County during spring and fall migration.
After peeling back the layers, this unique preserve conserves a piece of the 'City of Steel's' heritage.
If you — or more likely, your dog — find yourself on the receiving end of a skunk’s stinky spray, you can’t say you weren’t warned.
Take a closer look at these beauties seen in the preserves and some of their key traits.
Knowing the facts about them can help turn your disdain into appreciation.
Despite the trepidation many people feel toward bats, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem, one that is critical to our own survival.
Red-winged blackbirds have a bad reputation ... but they're not alone when it comes to birds doing whatever it takes to make sure everyone knows where they stand in the pecking order of nature.
Follow these rules to protect your dog and the preserves.
More than 20,000 species exist worldwide, and those bees are crucial to the world's food supply.
Each spring, homeowners declare war on dandelions, pulling out all the stops to keep America’s most hated weed out of their yards and gardens. But is it a war worth waging? Should we just leave these plants be?
When you learn more about the journey the monarchs take to reach Will County, you start to appreciate these beautiful butterflies even more.
In Will County, mid- to late spring also marks the season when it’s most important to be vigilant about ticks when outdoors.
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.