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A pair of bald eagles on their nest.
Nature curiosity: Why do eagles lay their eggs in winter?
1/19/2024Winter might seem like an odd time for laying eggs, but it's the perfect timeline for bald eagles.
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A snow-covered trail and trees.
Five freezing facts about snow to tide you over this winter
1/9/2024Love it or hate it, snow is as essential as rain. Learn to appreciate it with these five fun facts.
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A squirrel on a tree branch.
Five fun facts about our squirrelly squirrels
1/3/2024Squirrels are common enough that they are just part of the background in nature, but they are pretty interesting creatures when you learn more about them.
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An eastern bluebird on a tree branch.
Not all blue birds are bluebirds: Learn the difference between our blue-hued birds
12/22/2023Not all blue birds are bluebirds. In our area, we see eastern bluebirds, blue jays and even indigo buntings sporting blue feathers. Learn the differences between these blue-hued birds.
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A woman standing in front of a tree along a trail.
Meet a Naturalist: Heather Van Zyl, always curious and always learning
11/28/2023Meet Heather Van Zyl, an interpretive naturalist at Plum Creek Nature Center.
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A crow on a branch.
Five things about misunderstood crows
11/22/2023Crows are highly sociable and among the most intelligent animals around, but they don't have the best reputation.
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The green glow of the northern lights in the night sky.
Nature curiosity: What are the northern lights?
11/17/2023The northern lights are always happening, but you have to be at the right place at the right time to view them.
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Side-by-side photos of a long-eared owl and a short-eared owl perched atop tree stumps.
What's the difference: long-eared owl vs. short-eared owl
11/13/2023Their so-called ears aren't the only difference between short-eared owls and long-eared owls.
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A red fox standing in a forest with the ground covered by fallen leaves.
Nature curiosity: Why don't humans have tails?
11/3/2023Being tailless is a rare trait among mammals, but us humans aren't quite alone.
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A bison in a prairie.
Five fun facts about our national mammal, the American bison
11/2/2023What you don’t know about these scraggly bearded giants might surprise you.
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'Into the Wild' art exhibit blends nature and creativity
The “Into the Wild Art Exhibition” runs July 5 through Aug. 30 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook. The free exhibit showcases nature-themed art by local artists from the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces.
Shop new shirts and save 15% during holiday sale
Six new nature-themed T-shirts just dropped on the Forest Preserve’s revamped OutsiderThreads.com store, and shoppers get 15% off orders of $25 or more through July 6. Every purchase supports The Nature Foundation of Will County’s education, recreation and conservation programs.