The days have become noticeably colder and shorter, and food supplies have become more scarce for many birds. But you can keep birds visiting your yard all year long by providing the right foods.
Discover the unique traits of sea otters and see how they compare to their local cousin, the river otter.
As the Forest Preserve District of Will County approaches its centennial in 2027, it’s also nearing 24,000 acres of protected land.
Every snowflake is unique, or at least as best as we can figure out. It's probably true that no two snowflakes are alike, but the sheer number of snowflakes makes it virtually impossible to determine with certainty.
Need inspiration for embracing winter? Here are five ways you can seize the season.
First up in our Wander at Will series of low-key adventures is a long winter hike at Hadley Valley.
When given the choice, most of us choose to spend most of the winter indoors. Animals, though, don't exactly have a choice.
Educate yourself on the benefits of snakes so you can appreciate instead of hate serpents.
Deer can't escape the cold during a long, harsh winter, so how do they survive? They rely on a combination of adaptations and behavioral changes to make it through the cold winter months.
Trying to beat the winter blues? Check out these preserves for a hike that will help you embrace the season.
Follow along this year on a series of adventures through the preserves designed to showcase all they have to offer.
Caribou are relatives to the deer that roam Illinois, and there's a lot of similarities and differences between these animals.
The Forest Preserve District’s 2026 calendar of events offers year-round ways to explore nature through art, wildlife, music and outdoor fun.
Complete nature-themed missions throughout the year for a chance to win items from a $15,000 prize pool and obtain collectible pins awarded for achievement.
For some animals, preparing for winter means turning an entirely different color. Find out how their white fur helps them get by in snowy weather.
The Nature Foundation of Will County's quarterly donation to the Forest Preserve District totaled $50,125.
The days have become noticeably colder and shorter, and food supplies have become more scarce for many birds. But you can keep birds visiting your yard all year long by providing the right foods.
Discover the unique traits of sea otters and see how they compare to their local cousin, the river otter.
As the Forest Preserve District of Will County approaches its centennial in 2027, it’s also nearing 24,000 acres of protected land.
Every snowflake is unique, or at least as best as we can figure out. It's probably true that no two snowflakes are alike, but the sheer number of snowflakes makes it virtually impossible to determine with certainty.
Need inspiration for embracing winter? Here are five ways you can seize the season.
First up in our Wander at Will series of low-key adventures is a long winter hike at Hadley Valley.
When given the choice, most of us choose to spend most of the winter indoors. Animals, though, don't exactly have a choice.
Educate yourself on the benefits of snakes so you can appreciate instead of hate serpents.
Deer can't escape the cold during a long, harsh winter, so how do they survive? They rely on a combination of adaptations and behavioral changes to make it through the cold winter months.
Trying to beat the winter blues? Check out these preserves for a hike that will help you embrace the season.
Follow along this year on a series of adventures through the preserves designed to showcase all they have to offer.
Caribou are relatives to the deer that roam Illinois, and there's a lot of similarities and differences between these animals.
The Forest Preserve District’s 2026 calendar of events offers year-round ways to explore nature through art, wildlife, music and outdoor fun.
Complete nature-themed missions throughout the year for a chance to win items from a $15,000 prize pool and obtain collectible pins awarded for achievement.
For some animals, preparing for winter means turning an entirely different color. Find out how their white fur helps them get by in snowy weather.
The Nature Foundation of Will County's quarterly donation to the Forest Preserve District totaled $50,125.
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Turn this summer into a summer of adventure with weekly explorations at Monee Reservoir and Plum Creek Nature Center.
Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage, but do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
Participating in No Mow May isn't just a way to cut down on your yardwork for a month. You'll be helping bees and other essential insects too.
Forget "Snakes on a Plane." There are snakes in Asia that can fly without any help from an aircraft.