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A pileated woodpecker on a tree trunk.
Creature feature: The raucous pileated woodpecker
12/8/2021The pileated woodpecker is one of our most striking forest dwellers, and you can learn more about them in this creature feature.
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Four wild turkeys in the grass.
These birds aren't just for Thanksgiving: Five facts about wild turkeys
11/21/2021It's time to talk turkey, but not just the birds that grace our holiday tables. Take some time to learn about the wild turkeys that inhabit our woodlands.
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A black-crowned night heron at the water's edge.
How you can help endangered species
11/19/2021Saving endangered and threatened species from extinction is a complicated task and requires action at every level. Here's a look at the steps you can take to help.
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A person using a cell phone outside.
Check out these apps to enhance your outdoor adventures
11/12/2021Let technology enhance your outdoor adventures with these apps recommended by Forest Preserve District interpretive naturalists.
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Prairie grasses and a lone tree all covered in hoar frost.
Nature curiosity: Why do we have seasons?
11/9/2021No matter what your favorite season is, you have the sun to thank for it.
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A hand throwing away trash in a garbage can.
What's the difference: Biodegradable vs. compostable
11/8/2021Think biodegradable and compostable products are best? Make sure you do your homework.
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A skunk walking in the grass.
Creature feature: The foul-smelling striped skunk
11/3/2021You know a skunk when you see one, but there's probably a lot you don't know about these animals.
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A cross orbweaver in a web.
Five fascinating facts about spiders
11/1/2021The world is home to 50,000 kinds of spiders, and they live just about everywhere.
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A city landscape at night.
The world is aglow: Light pollution alters our view and our health
10/19/2021Light pollution affects our health and the health of the wildlife all around us, and it's getting worse.
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A red squirrel on a tree.
Name that squirrel: Red squirrels pop up in a few Will County preserves
10/15/2021You probably know about gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but they aren't the only tree squirrels scurrying around Will County. The red squirrel is their less-common cousin, and it's found in a few Will County preserves.
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Be a Trailblazer turns outdoor fun into a family affair
Liz Lyons of New Lenox has turned the Forest Preserve District’s Be a Trailblazer challenge into a fun-filled family tradition. From dancing in the rain to spotting tiny critters on the trail, challenge missions have become cherished memories.
Wild Science: Rare mussel search in Will County aids DuPage restocking effort
Forest preserve staff from Will and DuPage counties recently searched a Will County creek for rare mussels to support a native species restoration project. The collaboration could help reintroduce the ellipse mussel to DuPage waterways, where it has disappeared.