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The Will County preserve was the perfect spot for the Willowbrook Wildlife Center's release because a flock of pelicans was resting there on its migratory journey south. 

September's winning photo also features ominous clouds and silhouettes of the artificial nesting structures at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve in Plainfield. 

The two-day workshop provided area law enforcement with instructions on using insects in death investigations.

The preserve was one of Shapiro's favorite places to take her ill mother so she could get out of the house and enjoy nature. 

More than 50 members of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus took a bus ride from their annual meeting in Chicago to Rock Run Rookery Preserve in Joliet to learn more about the fight to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. 

While jerks out in the preserves can cause a number of problems for normal, everyday visitors, jerks on the water can be even more problematic.

Mark Hanna moved the snail to safety off of a bike path before he snapped the winning photo. 

Carter Wright's interests in photography and wildlife are the perfect complement to his work as a volunteer interpreter at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.

Programs led by interpretive naturalists can be delivered at four of the Forest Preserve's campgrounds. 

The 1-mile trail section extends south from Plum Valley Preserve – Burville Road Access, which includes a dog park and a picnic pavilion. 

One thing is certain: Nobody likes a jerk in the preserves participating in a number of offensive behaviors. 

Now that most of the birds born at the site have left their nests, they are less likely to be disturbed by human visitors. 

Barb Ferry has been raising monarch butterflies at home and releasing them into the wild, with the ultimate goals of helping sustain their population and educating the public of their importance.

The photo was taken by Greg Johnson of Bolingbrook at Whalon Lake. 

Drink plenty of fluids, before and during outdoor activity, or postpone activities and stay inside.