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Milkweed pods with seeds in the silky floss.
The time is now to sow native seeds for next summer's blooms
10/21/2024Read moreIt's not too early to start thinking about next year's flower gardens. In fact, if you're thinking about adding more native plants to your landscape, now is the time to sow the seeds so they germinate come spring.
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A bridge surrounded by trees in full fall color.
Don't miss the fall color at these preserves
10/18/2024Read moreIf fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of preserves shine at this time of year.
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Fallen leaves in shades of yellow, orange and red blanketing a lawn with a rake resting on the edge of the leaves.
Leave the leaves: Skip the raking this fall. It's better for the environment
10/17/2024Read morePut down the rake. You can feel good about leaving your leaves wherever they fall. Letting them be is actually better for the environment and for your yard.
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A white-breasted nuthatch on a bird feeder.
Follow these tips to winterize your yard for wildlife
10/16/2024Read moreWant to see wildlife in your yard all winter long? The key is to make it a welcoming place for them to visit.
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A pileated woodpecker on the trunk of a bare tree.
Quiz: Are you a pro when it comes to pileated woodpeckers?
10/15/2024Read moreTake this 10-question quiz to find out.
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A DeKay's brown snake on green and brown grasses.
Nature curiosity: How do snakes slither?
10/11/2024Read moreHow do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
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An eastern red bat hanging upside down from an evergreen branch.
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The fall color display at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
Five fun facts about the season's much-anticipated color show
10/10/2024Read moreTaking in the fall foliage has become such a thing that it's even generated its own term — leaf peeping. Here's your chance to learn more about the dazzling display.
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A squirrel eating a pumpkin on a porch.
Don't pitch your pumpkins after Halloween; put them to good use instead
10/9/2024Read morePumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.
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A group of reddish-brown ants creating a bridge from one leaf to another.
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Healing With Nature: Easing life’s transitions with the calmness of forest bathing
Barbara Collins, a Bolingbrook retiree, turned to nature and her history with plants to find a new purpose in life.
Boat launches, bait shops to close for winter
As the Forest Preserve District prepares for winter, drinking fountains will be turned off and boat launches and bait shops will close.