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A woman poses for a photo on a trail while a runner passes by.
Preserves We Love: Rock Run, for bringing people and nature together
5/24/2023Digital marketing assistant Meghan McMahon tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Preserve.
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A bee on a person's finger.
Myth buster: Bees die when they sting you
5/19/2023You've probably heard that bees die when they sting you, but this isn't universally true. Most bee species don't even have stingers.
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A thunderstorm over an open field with lightning striking the ground.
Five things about those powerful, booming thunderstorms
5/18/2023The crack of lightning and rumble of thunder can create awe and fear, and here are five things you should know about these forces of nature.
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A man next to a bike standing along a trail that runs along a river with a bridge in the background.
Preserves We Love: A connected group along the DuPage River Trail
5/16/2023Executive Director Ralph Schultz tells us why he loves spending time along the DuPage River Trail.
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Two painted turtles on a log in a pond filled with duckweed and other vegetation.
What's the difference?: Habitat vs. ecosystem
5/15/2023We sometimes use the terms habitat and ecosystem interchangeably, but they are not one and the same.
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An Osage orange tree with several of the large fruits hanging from its branches.
A different kind of orange: Osage orange trees have long, storied history
5/5/2023Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.
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Four balloons stuck in a tree.
Throwing a party? Skip the balloons to help save wildlife
5/4/2023Balloons can wreak havoc on wildlife and the environment if not used and disposed of properly, so think twice before including them in your party decor.
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An eastern bluebird perched on a bare tree branch.
Bluebirds are back from the brink thanks to human interventions
5/2/2023The eastern bluebird population was once in rapid decline because of a perfect storm of factors, but today their population has recovered well and these birds are a common sight once again.
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The silhouette of a flock of birds in flight as the sun sets.
Nature curiosity: Why do birds migrate at night?
5/1/2023Not all birds migrate but the majority that do, travel by night. Researchers don't fully understand why, but nocturnal migration does provide some benefits.
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Nature curiosity: How do trees clean the air?
4/27/2023Trees serve as Earth's lungs, but how does their breathing help clean the air?
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.