Squirrels stay busy in the fall collecting and burying nuts, but all for good reason.
The fall Recycle Your Bicycle program returns from Sept. 12-27. Bikes can be donated at five Forest Preserve sites.
Floating circus brings free riverside show to McKinley Woods on Sept. 14.
Sponsors can support a century of conservation while gaining visibility throughout 2027.
Fall bird migration is in full swing, and that means we can get some rarely seen birds in the area. Most recently, a swallow-tailed kite has been spotted in Crete.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
These big white birds typically stick around until November or into December.
Explore seven of 10 trails to earn a hiking medallion.
Like it or not, it's almost fall, and with it comes the harvest moon and more celestial happenings.
New approach reduces mowing and gives reptiles better traction.
Praying mantis or walking stick? Learn some of the key differences between these well-camouflaged insects.
Hummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.
Earwigs may look menacing, but they are completely harmless to humans. And they don't want to crawl into your ears either.
From their appearance to their behaviors, opossums are unique in many ways.
Suffering from seasonal allergies right about now? It's ragweed that has you sneezing, not goldenrod.
Nature sightings can help staff document species and changes in local preserves.
Squirrels stay busy in the fall collecting and burying nuts, but all for good reason.
The fall Recycle Your Bicycle program returns from Sept. 12-27. Bikes can be donated at five Forest Preserve sites.
Floating circus brings free riverside show to McKinley Woods on Sept. 14.
Sponsors can support a century of conservation while gaining visibility throughout 2027.
Fall bird migration is in full swing, and that means we can get some rarely seen birds in the area. Most recently, a swallow-tailed kite has been spotted in Crete.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
These big white birds typically stick around until November or into December.
Explore seven of 10 trails to earn a hiking medallion.
Like it or not, it's almost fall, and with it comes the harvest moon and more celestial happenings.
New approach reduces mowing and gives reptiles better traction.
Praying mantis or walking stick? Learn some of the key differences between these well-camouflaged insects.
Hummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.
Earwigs may look menacing, but they are completely harmless to humans. And they don't want to crawl into your ears either.
From their appearance to their behaviors, opossums are unique in many ways.
Suffering from seasonal allergies right about now? It's ragweed that has you sneezing, not goldenrod.
Nature sightings can help staff document species and changes in local preserves.
Come on a paddle adventure as we enjoy the sights of September on the confluence of the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers.
Help monarch butterflies one seed bomb at a time in this hands-on program.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
These big white birds typically stick around until November or into December.
Hummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.