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A Canada goose walking in the grass with seven goslings following it.
How to stay safe around feisty geese during nesting season
4/3/2025It's nesting season for Canada geese, so don't be surprised if they seem a little more feisty and aggressive than usual. If you happen come face to face with one, don't turn your back and run.
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An eastern chipmunk standing in the grass while putting a peanut in its mouth.
Five fast facts about chubby-cheeked chipmunks
4/3/2025Brush up on your knowledge of chubby-cheeked chipmunks with these five facts.
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Quiz: Are you an expert on spring peepers?
4/2/2025Find out by answering these questions.
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A young cottontail rabbit visible in its nest in the grass.
Avoid the heartbreak: Check your yard for rabbit nests before mowing
3/31/2025Before you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.
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A bobcat walking across large rocks.
Quiz: What's your bobcat IQ?
3/29/2025Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A person seen in silhouette pointing at a meteor streaking across the star-filled sky.
Make a wish: In April, meteor shower activity returns
3/28/2025Eyes to the skies in April. After a few months of inactivity, meteor showers return.
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A closeup of a harpy eagle's face.
Wild Relatives: The harpy eagle
3/27/2025Bald eagles are an impressive-looking bird, but they aren't the only eagle species worthy of attention. Meet the harpy eagle, a large bird native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
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Common snowdrops peeking up from the ground.
Protect the overwintering insects by resisting urge to start your garden cleanup now
3/24/2025Step away from the rake; it's too early to start your spring yard cleanup.
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An osprey flying over water with a fish in its talons.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on the high-flying osprey
3/23/2025Answer these 10 questions to see if you are an osprey expert.
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A turtle on a log with another turtle smaller turtle on top of it.
In early spring, wetlands are abuzz with seasonal activity
3/22/2025After a long, quiet winter, our local wetlands are among the first places that begin to wake up, showing some of the earliest signs of spring.
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Forest preserves, park districts gear up for spring bike safety initiative
Seven northern Illinois agencies are launching a regional bike safety initiative in May to promote safe, responsible riding. The effort includes bike safety events, increased patrols and unified trail messaging.
Whimsy takes root with Becorns exhibit at Hidden Oaks
View tiny acorn people and their intimate interactions with nature during the 'Becorns: Little Acorn People Living Big Lives' exhibit from May 3 through June 29 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook.