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  • A groundhog coming out of a burrow in the snow-filled ground.

    Five things to know about groundhogs, an animal for all seasons

    2/1/2023

    Groundhogs get a lot of attention on Feb. 2, but there's a lot more to these critters than the silly notion that they can predict when winter will end. 

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  • A red fox standing on a large rock in the dark.

    Nature curiosity: Why are some animals nocturnal?

    1/27/2023

    Why do some animals prowl around under the cover of darkness? Because it helps them survive and thrive. 

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  • An adult and child riding their bikes on a snowy trail surrounded by snow-covered trees.

    Don't put your bike away for winter; hit the trails instead

    1/27/2023

    You don't have to let your bike gather dust in the garage until warmer weather returns. With a little planning and preparation, winter rides can become part of your routine.

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  • A snow-covered trail and trees.

    Five freezing facts about snow to tide you over this winter

    1/25/2023

    Love it or hate it, snow is as essential as rain. Learn to appreciate it with these five fun facts.

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  • A snowy owl with wings outstretched on the snowy ground.

    Five fast facts about stunning snowy owls

    1/20/2023

    Have you ever been lucky enough to spot a snowy owl? Learn what makes these owls such a prized find.

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  • An eastern cottontail rabbit sitting in the grass.

    Hop to it: 2023 is the year of the rabbit

    1/19/2023

    The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 22, so get ready to celebrate the year of the rabbit. 

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  • A woman walking on a snow-covered trail.

    Beat cabin fever with a winter walk at these all-seasons preserves

    1/17/2023

    Trying to beat the winter blues? Check out these preserves for a hike that will help you embrace the season.

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  • A side-by-side comparison of a gray squirrel and a fox squirrel.

    What's the difference: Eastern fox squirrel vs. eastern gray squirrel

    1/11/2023

    The sight of a squirrel zipping up, down and all around our trees and forests is a familiar one to most people, but the zany antics of these critters can be the work of one of two species: fox squirrels or gray squirrels. Learn the difference between them.

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  • A white-tailed deer in the snow.

    Feeding deer in winter: You're doing more harm than good

    1/9/2023

    Think you're doing the deer a favor by feeding them in winter? You're actually doing them much more harm than good.

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  • A snowy owl in a snowy landscape.

    Keep your fingers crossed for snowy owl sightings this winter

    1/4/2023

    Snowy owls are at the top of many birders' bucket lists, and spotting one can be a real treat.

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Fishing line recycling program protects wildlife from injuries and death

3/21/2023

Fishing line collected in the Forest Preserve's monofilament recycling program in 2022 is on its way to a recycling company to be turned into new products. Removing the line from nature protects wildlife from being harmed or killed after becoming entangled. 

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Forest Preserve District

3/20/2023

Celebrate Earth Day all month long in April with activities designed to give Mother Nature a helping hand. Attend an Earth Day festival, volunteer to clean up a shoreline or go on an Earth Day safari. 

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