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Bird Hike at Isle a la Cache

7/12/2025 10:00 AM

Join Brian “Fox” Ellis on a bird hike through Isle a la Cache Preserve, where there is a wonderful mix of forest-dwelling songbirds and river-related water birds. 

Field Day Unplugged

7/12/2025 10:00 AM

Come play in the woods for Unplug Illinois Day! Grab some neighbors, friends and family to get outside with us for field day games and activities you loved growing up and minute-to-win-it challenges that will have the whole crew laughing!

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The dog days of summer are here, but it doesn't mean what you think

7/8/2025

The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors during periods of high heat and humidity.

Mosquitoes driving you indoors? Attract dragonflies to your yard

6/30/2025

Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.

Wish upon a shooting star: July a good month for meteor activity

6/27/2025

Meteor activity will be heating up in July, with three meteor showers sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky.