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An eastern bluebird on a bluebird box.
Want more birds in your yard? Try adding a birdhouse or two
5/12/2021Some birds can be easily attracted to your yard by adding a birdhouse nearby.
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A jumping spider.
Nature curiosity: Why do spiders have so many eyes?
5/11/2021Most spiders have eight eyes, but not all spiders have good vision.
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A goldfinch standing on a purple coneflower.
Tired of filling your bird feeders? Grow your own bird seed
5/6/2021Skip the middleman and grow plants that birds will eat seeds and fruit from rather than filling your feeders with store-bought seed.
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A wetland with tall grasses.
What's the difference?: Forest preserve vs. nature preserve
5/6/2021When is a forest preserve something more? State nature preserves are specially designated lands that protect a variety of high-quality natural areas as well as rare and endangered plants and animals.
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A boy holding out his dirt-covered hands.
Nature deficit disorder is real: Kids need to spend time outdoors
5/4/2021Sending your kids outside to play is good for their mental and physical health.
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A mother opossum carrying three babies on its back.
Oh, baby! These names for baby animals are just too cute
4/30/2021Sometimes the terms used for baby animals are about as cute as the animals themselves.
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A stand of evergreen trees.
Five mind-blowing facts about trees
4/29/2021Here's a look at some of the many reasons we should appreciate trees.
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A tree canopy as seen from the ground.
Amid rampant deforestation, every tree counts. You can help by planting one at home
4/25/2021Trees are disappearing at alarming rates, but don't think your actions are too small to make a difference. Planting a tree at home will have long-lasting positive effects on you and the world around you.
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Virginia bluebells.
Five facts about those beloved blooming bluebells
4/22/2021It's bluebell season, so brush up on these spring beauties before planning a trip to see them in bloom.
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An oriole nest in a tree.
Nature curiosity: Is it OK to leave nesting material out for birds?
4/16/2021Birds will build their nests out of just about anything they can find, but is it OK to leave materials out for them to use?
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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.