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.
Judy Ogalla of Will Township has taken over as Forest Preserve Board president. She succeeds Destinee Ortiz and will serve a one-year term.
Cooper's hawks once faced similar threats to bald eagles and peregrine falcons, but these hawks have recovered and now thrive across Illinois.
A newly repaved 7-mile stretch of the Old Plank Road Trail is open again after a major resurfacing and accessibility upgrade.
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.
Judy Ogalla of Will Township has taken over as Forest Preserve Board president. She succeeds Destinee Ortiz and will serve a one-year term.
Cooper's hawks once faced similar threats to bald eagles and peregrine falcons, but these hawks have recovered and now thrive across Illinois.
A newly repaved 7-mile stretch of the Old Plank Road Trail is open again after a major resurfacing and accessibility upgrade.
Come on one of the last paddle adventures of the season as we enjoy the sights of September on the confluence of the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers.
Join us for a witchy paddle under the setting sun then fly to shore for a bonfire to roast hot dogs and s’mores.
Fall is a trying time for pollinators. They're still in need of food and water even as their regular sources begin to fade away as autumn sets in.
If you love fall color, hope the coming weeks bring us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.