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An eastern box turtle on the ground covered by dead leaves and other vegetation.
Not all turtles love water. Box turtles thrive on land
8/9/2024Not all turtles prefer life in the water. Box turtles live most of their lives on land.
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Quiz: Are you an expert on six-lined racerunners?
8/6/2024Find out with this 10-question quiz.
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A male northern cardinal standing in grass.
Quiz: Are you an expert on cardinals?
7/29/2024Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A side-by-side comparison of a honeybee and a yellow jacket.
What's the difference?: Honeybee vs. yellow jacket
7/19/2024The buzz of an insect in your ear can come from many different sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. When it's a bee or wasp buzzing by, two common culprits — honeybees and yellow jackets — can be cause for confusion.
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Honey bees on honeycomb.
Quiz: How much bee brainpower do you have?
7/19/2024Take this quiz to test your knowledge on these very important pollinators.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird on a branch with its tongue slightly extended.
Quiz: Test your hummingbird braininess
7/15/2024While these bright and beautiful birds can be seen in our area, learn more about these miniature but mighty marvels.
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Flies sitting on dead fish in shallow water with a frog in the middle.
Nature curiosity: How do flies find garbage and other stinky things?
7/9/2024How do flies find garbage and other sources of stink so fast? They rely on their antennae to help them hone in.
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Quiz: What's your luna moth IQ?
7/8/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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A Halloween pennant dragonfly perched atop a hoary vervain plant.
Battling mosquitoes in your yard? Attract dragonflies
6/28/2024Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.
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A garter snake with its tongue sticking out.
Quiz: What's your garter snake IQ?
6/27/2024Test your knowledge with this 10-question quiz.
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Hidden Oaks Nature Center on schedule to reopen May 3
Renovations are progressing at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and the building is scheduled to reopen to the public on May 3.
Find the five: a bridge adventure across Will County
The Forest Preserve is rolling out a new spring challenge – The Bridges of Will County – that features five unique bridges in preserves throughout Will County. Visit all five from April 1 through June 30 to receive a Forest Preserve tote bag.