We have the sun to thank for all life on Earth, but how much do you really know about the star at the center of our world?
Want to see the world's smallest flowering plant? Look no farther than your local pond.
Northern saw-whet owls are a little different than the prototypical owl. For starters, they're only about the size of a robin, making them one of the smallest owl species in the world.
Public information officer Cindy Cain tells us why she loves spending time at Hammel Woods Dog Park.
We often call cicadas locusts, but they are not even closely related insects. Learn the differences between them and why we never see locusts in Illinois or anywhere else in the United States.
Marketing technical specialist Glenn Knoblock tells us why he loves spending time at O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Meet Angela Rafac, an interpretive naturalist at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.
Think you know bats? There's probably plenty you don't know about these unique mammals.
Program coordinator Suzy Lyttle tells us why she loves Hickory Creek Preserve.
Spend any time near the water in summer and you're almost guaranteed to see a dragonfly. Take some time to learn more about these fast-flying insects.
Lone star ticks are grabbing headlines because they can cause people to develop an allergy to red meat. Learn how to identify them and how to prevent tick bites.
The move comes as a result of data showing increased turtle deaths on Division Street during nesting season.