Have you seen those social media memes about how there are 12 different seasons in Illinois? There's winter, then fools's spring, then second winter, spring of deception, third winter, mud season, actual spring and so on and so forth. Well, the last Friday in February was fool's spring, a day too nice to spend indoors.
If you pay attention, plenty of clues are starting to pop up that signal warmer days are on the horizon.
Robins are the quintessential American bird, but how much do you really know about them?
A Q&A with famous paleontologist Steve Brusatte delves into the evolution of mammals after the age of dinosaurs.
A group of pickleball pals is among the latest to discover the benefits of joining the Be a Trailblazer experience.
Have you ever noticed that some snow is particularly sparkly or glittery? Scientists call it "snow sparkle," an effect caused by sunlight reflecting off ice crystals in the snow.
Despite what you may have heard, woolly bear caterpillars can't predict how bad the winter weather will be. But they do have a pretty cool way to survive even the most frigid temperatures.
With temperatures in the 60s, spring fever is hitting hard. All the more reason to make time to spend my lunch break outside.
African buffalo are one of two buffalo species in the world, and they share many similarities with North American bison.
Our Wander at Will series takes us to Lake Renwick Preserve for a winter dog walk.
The Nature Foundation of Will County raised more than $40,000 for Forest Preserve District recreational and educational programs.
It's skunk mating season, and as male skunks are out and about searching for mates, we may have more close encounters with these animals, resulting in that telltale smell in the air.
Pesky seagulls get a lot of attention from humans, but there is more to these birds than their thieving ways.
The Forest Preserve District received a Silver Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River for the Lockport Prairie and Prairie Bluff Ecosystem Restoration Project.
How one blind date led to a lifelong partnership and a legacy of land preserved forever.
Snowstorms are often anticipated for days ahead of their arrival, but when does a snowstorm become a blizzard?
Have you seen those social media memes about how there are 12 different seasons in Illinois? There's winter, then fools's spring, then second winter, spring of deception, third winter, mud season, actual spring and so on and so forth. Well, the last Friday in February was fool's spring, a day too nice to spend indoors.
If you pay attention, plenty of clues are starting to pop up that signal warmer days are on the horizon.
Robins are the quintessential American bird, but how much do you really know about them?
A Q&A with famous paleontologist Steve Brusatte delves into the evolution of mammals after the age of dinosaurs.
A group of pickleball pals is among the latest to discover the benefits of joining the Be a Trailblazer experience.
Have you ever noticed that some snow is particularly sparkly or glittery? Scientists call it "snow sparkle," an effect caused by sunlight reflecting off ice crystals in the snow.
Despite what you may have heard, woolly bear caterpillars can't predict how bad the winter weather will be. But they do have a pretty cool way to survive even the most frigid temperatures.
With temperatures in the 60s, spring fever is hitting hard. All the more reason to make time to spend my lunch break outside.
African buffalo are one of two buffalo species in the world, and they share many similarities with North American bison.
Our Wander at Will series takes us to Lake Renwick Preserve for a winter dog walk.
The Nature Foundation of Will County raised more than $40,000 for Forest Preserve District recreational and educational programs.
It's skunk mating season, and as male skunks are out and about searching for mates, we may have more close encounters with these animals, resulting in that telltale smell in the air.
Pesky seagulls get a lot of attention from humans, but there is more to these birds than their thieving ways.
The Forest Preserve District received a Silver Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River for the Lockport Prairie and Prairie Bluff Ecosystem Restoration Project.
How one blind date led to a lifelong partnership and a legacy of land preserved forever.
Snowstorms are often anticipated for days ahead of their arrival, but when does a snowstorm become a blizzard?
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.