The pileated woodpecker is one of our most striking forest dwellers, and you can learn more about them in this creature feature.
It's time to talk turkey, but not just the birds that grace our holiday tables. Take some time to learn about the wild turkeys that inhabit our woodlands.
Saving endangered and threatened species from extinction is a complicated task and requires action at every level. Here's a look at the steps you can take to help.
Let technology enhance your outdoor adventures with these apps recommended by Forest Preserve District interpretive naturalists.
No matter what your favorite season is, you have the sun to thank for it.
Think biodegradable and compostable products are best? Make sure you do your homework.
You know a skunk when you see one, but there's probably a lot you don't know about these animals.
The world is home to 50,000 kinds of spiders, and they live just about everywhere.
Light pollution affects our health and the health of the wildlife all around us, and it's getting worse.
You probably know about gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but they aren't the only tree squirrels scurrying around Will County. The red squirrel is their less-common cousin, and it's found in a few Will County preserves.
The change links one with Sand Ridge Savanna and assigning the other the name Kankakee Sands.
The Forest Preserve District has launched a redesigned website featuring streamlined navigation, a revamped event calendar, faster performance and an improved mobile experience.