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The sun setting behind a tree.
Love a good sunset? Visit these preserves to soak up the setting sun
10/1/2022Read moreLove a good sunset? We have plenty of preserves that really shine when the sun starts to set.
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A stand of trees with the sun peeking through the trunks.
Trees and climate change: Even small actions can make a difference
9/29/2022Read moreTrees absorb carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, and release oxygen into the atmosphere, which can help limit the effects of climate change.
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A stink bug on a leaf.
What's the difference: Bug vs. insect
9/16/2022Read moreIt turns out bugs and insects actually exactly one and the same, but we'll look the other way if you use the words interchangeably.
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A raccoon laying on a tree branch.
Five fast facts about those rascally raccoons
9/15/2022Read moreRaccoons are known for their mischievous ways, making them both beloved and bemoaned by the humans they live alongside.
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A spider web in a tree.
Nature curiosity: Why is spider silk sticky?
9/9/2022Read moreHave you ever walked face first into a spiderweb and cursed the spider that spun it? Find out why those webs are so sticky.
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A blue jay in the grass with a peanut in its mouth.
Seen a bird looking a little worse for the wear? It's probably molting
9/2/2022Read moreIf you've spotted a bird that looks sickly or just downright strange, there's a good chance it's molting and will be back to its stylish self soon.
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A crayfish in the water.
Lobsters in Illinois? Maybe not, but we have plenty of their miniature relatives, crayfish
8/30/2022Read moreWe, of course, have no lobsters here in landlocked Will County, but their miniature-sized relative, the crayfish, populates our waterways.
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A snapping turtle on a trail.
Five fast facts about those not-so-ferocious snapping turtles
8/25/2022Read moreThe imposing-looking snapping turtle is nothing to fear, but they are pretty interesting creatures.
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A Native American longhouse and a wooden canoe.
Love local history? Make sure to check out these preserves
8/25/2022Read moreYou may think of the preserves as places to connect with nature, but some preserves are also great locations to learn about our local history.
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A jellyfish in the water.
Jellyfish in Illinois? You better believe it
8/16/2022Read moreJellyfish in Illinois? They do exist, although they're so small you might never notice them.
Current Headlines
Take It Outside challenge draws participants from as far away as Florida and Ireland
While the bulk of Take It Outside challenge participants are from Will County, many are crossing county lines to take part in this popular program.
Rock Run Greenway Trail closed at Olympic Boulevard
The Rock Run Greenway Trail section at Olympic Boulevard is closed for a City of Joliet project. The trail section is expected to reopen in the fall.