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Adopt a Native Plant: Part Sun

5/9/2025 6:00 PM

Join a naturalist to explore what makes your yard unique then adopt three native plants to grow your plant family. 

Mother’s Day at Monee Reservoir

5/10/2025 6:00 AM

For your continuous dedication all year, Mom, this weekend is for you.

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Quiz: Which wild bird are you?

5/8/2025

Take this 10-question quiz to find out.

Indigo buntings shine brightly in summer skies

5/7/2025

We see plenty of blue birds here in northern Illinois, but none as brilliantly blue as the indigo bunting.

Warblers in the woods are one of spring's spectacles

5/2/2025

Spring is a busy time for birds — and birders — as wave after wave of birds arrives locally. Included in the seasonal arrivals are the warblers, a group of tiny birds that flock to our forests.