The buzz
All Buzz Articles
-
A fall landscape with trees full of yellow and orange leaves.
Want to be dazzled by fall color? Fingers crossed for sunny days and cool nights
9/10/2024Read moreIf you love fall color, hope the coming weeks bring us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
-
A hummingbird clearwing moth collecting nectar from a purple flower.
It's a bird, or is it? Hummingbird moths mimic the birds in many ways
9/9/2024Read moreIf it looks like a hummingbird and flies like a hummingbird, it might just be a hummingbird moth.
-
Three pelicans in a row standing atop rocks in the water.
Quiz: Test your pelican proficiency
9/8/2024Read moreThey are magnificent birds, traveling and foraging in large flocks, making them nearly impossible to miss.
-
An aerial view of a forest with the tree canopy starting to change color in fall.
Anxiously awaiting fall's color show? This interactive map will guide you
9/6/2024Read moreIf you're counting down the days to a colorful tree canopy of yellows, oranges, reds and purples, this map is just for you.
-
A group of seven pelicans standing on a log in the water and three more pelicans swimming in the water to their right.
Happening now: Pelicans are back in Will County
9/6/2024Read moreOne of the most anticipated events among birders each spring and fall is the arrival of the American white pelicans, and now is the time you'll once again start seeing these birds along waterways in the area.
-
A side-by-side comparison of poison ivy with its three leaflets and Virginia creeper with five leaflets.
What's the difference: Poison ivy vs. Virginia creeper
9/5/2024Read moreKnowing the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper can save you from a painful rash.
-
A raccoon standing in grass.
Quiz: Are you an authority on raccoons?
9/3/2024Read moreFind out by answering these 10 questions.
-
Three people walking side by side together on a trail seen from behind.
Need a good reason to take a hike? Here are five
9/2/2024Read moreLooking for a reason to it the trails and stretch your legs on a hike? Here are a few.
-
A common green darner in flight.
Those insect swarms you are seeing might be migrating dragonflies
8/30/2024Read moreBirds aren't the only animals migrating south for the winter. If you spot a swarm of insects, it could be migrating common green darner dragonflies.
-
An orange full moon peaking out from behind a tree canopy.
In September, keep your eyes peeled for planets, a comet, shooting stars and more
8/28/2024Read moreSeptember brings with it the promise of cooler weather ahead and also plenty of sky-watching opportunities.
Current Headlines
See pelicans up close and in the wild at Sept. 28 Pelican Party
There's a Pelican Party going on right here, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will feature fun family activities, a food truck, live bird presentations, face painting, jousting and more.
Fish Tales Photo Contest winners announced
The annual Fish Tales Photo Contest has concluded and four winners have been announced. Each winner will receive a $50 Forest Preserve gift card.