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An opossum atop a wooden fence.
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An Asian longhorned tick on a leaf.
New tick sighting in Illinois a reminder to be vigilant
6/7/2024Read moreAn invasive tick called the Asian longhorned tick has been discovered for the first time in Illinois.
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A monarch butterfly at rest on a yellow flower.
Quiz: Are you a monarch master?
6/6/2024Read moreTest you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.
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A shiny metallic green six-spotted tiger beetle in the soil.
Six-spotted tiger beetles: Flashes on the forest floor
6/5/2024Read moreIf you catch a glimpse of a flash of green on the forest floor, you might be on the trail of a six-spotted tiger beetle.
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A new moon high in the sky above pinkish clouds just after the sun has set.
Five things about the mysterious moon
6/1/2024Read moreThe moon is a constant in our lives, and it's long been a source of curiosity and inspiration. Here is your chance to learn more about it.
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A double rainbow over a prairie.
Nature curiosity: What causes a rainbow to appear?
5/31/2024Read moreLearn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
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A turkey vulture, with its dark body and red head, comes in for landing next to another on a path.
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A night sky filled with stars.
This year's sky show continues with a parade of planets
5/29/2024Read moreSo far this year we've experienced a solar eclipse and a solar storm resulting in spectacular northern lights displays. Next up in sky-watching events is a parade of planets at the beginning of June.
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A person standing next to a tree with more trees and a river in the background.
Meet a Naturalist: Sara Russell, weaving history, culture and nature together
5/28/2024Read moreMeet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
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Cicadas sit on a branch in a forest.
What was life like when Brood XIII cicadas last emerged? Take a trip down memory lane
5/24/2024Read moreHow much has changed since the Brood XIII cicadas last emerged in 2007? Well, back then the iPhone was brand new. And so was the Netflix streaming service. But not everything is much different than it was in 2007.
Current Headlines
Juneteenth holiday closures announced
All Forest Preserve District facilities and bait shops will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. All preserves will remain open.
Forest Preserve Board invests in nature with $50 million bond issue for preservation, restoration
Bond sale revenue will allow the District to preserve more green space for future generations and add access to open areas so people can reap the physical and mental benefits of being in nature.