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A snow-covered scene with a bridge over a waterway.
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A raccoon hanging on a bird feeder in a tree.
How to keep raccoons away from your bird feeders
2/4/2022Read moreRaccoons can be just as troublesome as squirrels around bird feeders, but there's a few tricks to keep them away.
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An aerial view of a frozen pond.
Nature curiosity: Why do frozen lakes creak or groan?
2/3/2022Read moreHave you ever heard an ice-covered lake creaking or groaning? It's normal in winter because of how temperature changes affect ice.
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An aerial view of a snow-covered bridge in a forest.
Nature curiosity: How do trees survive winter?
2/3/2022Read moreEven in a mild winter, trees have a lot to endure. How do they do it?
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A partially frozen stream in a snowy landscape.
Why is the world so quiet when it snows? The science behind the silence
1/31/2022Read moreIt's not just a myth that the world seems more quiet after a snowfall. There's science behind the silence.
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A snow-covered trail bridge.
Why is snowfall so hard to accurately predict?
1/25/2022Read moreThose snow forecasts you see can often be much ado about nothing, because snow is notoriously hard to accurately forecast.
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A deer in the snow.
Nature curiosity: How do deer stay warm in winter?
1/24/2022Read moreDeer can't escape the cold during a long, harsh winter, so how do they survive? They rely on a combination of adaptations and behavioral changes to make it through the cold winter months.
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Salt on a sidewalk.
You're probably using too much salt to deice your driveway
1/22/2022Read moreWinter's wacky weather keeps us on our toes, but before you stock up on salt to keep your driveway and sidewalks clear, make sure you know how much you really need to use.
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A robin perched on a branch.
Nature curiosity: Where do robins go in the winter?
1/21/2022Read moreWhere do robins go in winter? Some go nowhere at all, but you still may not see them very often.
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A crow and a raven side by side.
What's the difference?: Crow vs. raven
1/19/2022Read moreCrow or raven? In Illinois, all bets are on crow, but there are some clues to help you know for sure.
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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.