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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
8/9/2024Read moreNot 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?
8/6/2024Read moreFind out with this 10-question quiz.
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More than 20 monarchs gathered on the leaves of a tree, with other monarchs flying nearby.
The monarchs you see at this time of year are special. Here's why
8/5/2024Read moreThe monarchs you see at this time of the year are truly special, part of a 'super generation' that's different than the previous three generations.
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A full moon surrounded by clouds in the night sky.
In August, we will experience a blue moon and shooting stars too
7/29/2024Read moreThe full moon in August is a blue moon, and it's also a supermoon.
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A male northern cardinal standing in grass.
Quiz: Are you an expert on cardinals?
7/29/2024Read moreTest 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
7/19/2024Read moreThe 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?
7/19/2024Read moreTake 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
7/15/2024Read moreWhile 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?
7/9/2024Read moreHow 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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Start your autumn with family-friendly fun at Fall on the Farm event on Sept. 14
Fall on the Farm is set for Saturday, Sept. 14, at Riverview Farmstead Preserve. Attendees can explore the 19th-century buildings, visit a petting zoo, try their hand at farm chores, view antique tractors and enjoy live bluegrass music.
Visitor centers to close on Labor Day, bait shops will be open
Forest Preserve visitor centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday, but concession stands will be open at Monee Reservoir in Monee Township and Hidden Lakes Trout Farm at Hidden Oaks Preserve in Bolingbrook.