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A bolt of lightning striking the ground in the distance.
Nature curiosity: Why does grass look greener after a storm?
5/16/2024It's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
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Quiz: How smart are you about salamanders?
5/14/2024Take this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
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A cicada on a wall molts from its shell.
Quiz: Test your cicada IQ
5/9/2024How much do you know about cicadas? Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A side-by-side comparison of a European robin and an American robin both perched on tree branches.
What's the difference?: American robin vs. European robin
5/3/2024The robins we are so familiar with are called robins because they reminded early European settlers of the robins they were familiar with from their home countries.
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A person standing against a wooden fence with trees in the background.
Meet the recreation coordinator: Em Wilcher wants to help you connect with nature
4/27/2024Meet Em Wilcher, the Forest Preserve District's recreation coordinator.
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Can you identify these 15 birds? Take the test to find out
4/26/2024Birding can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be tricky to get those identifications right.
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A yellow-bellied sapsucker on a tree full of sap wells.
Holey moley: Yellow-bellied sapsuckers leave distinct clues of their presence
4/23/2024The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States that is fully migratory, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
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Earth as seen from space.
Five must-know facts about our home planet Earth
4/17/2024You can define Earth in many ways, but above all else it is home. Here is your chance to learn all about our home planet.
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Want your kids to respect nature? Get your garden growing with them
4/16/2024Gardening with your kids can be a great way to make them good stewards of the environment.
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A male cardinal singing while perched on a branch.
Nature curiosity: Why do birds sing in the morning?
4/8/2024Are the birds waking you up before dawn? There's a good reason for their morning concert.
Current Headlines
Visitor centers to close for Easter weekend
Forest Preserve visitor centers will be closed on Friday, April 18, and Easter Sunday, April 20. Preserves, trails and dog parks will remain open. The Tackle Box bait shop at Hidden Oaks Preserve will be open on Friday but closed Sunday.
'Contagious passion' earns Fuqua Volunteer of the Year Award
John Fuqua received the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Volunteer of the Year Award and Don and Espie Nelson were given a Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual volunteer banquet.