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A deer hiding in tall prairie grasses.
What's the difference?: Prairie vs. savanna
10/20/2022When does a grassland become a prairie or a savanna? It has a lot to do with the trees, or lack thereof.
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A white-breasted nuthatch eating seed from a bird feeder.
Love feeding the birds? Keep them healthy with regular feeder cleanings
10/15/2022Keeping your bird feeders full is only half the equation when it comes to keeping the birds happy and healthy. In addition to keeping the food coming, you need to clean your feeders regularly too.
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A black-and-white warbler on a tree trunk.
Want to know if birds are on the move? Check the weather forecast
10/11/2022Birds make the same migratory journeys year after year, but weather can play a big role on how many birds are traveling at any given time.
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Ants moving from leaf to leaf.
Five fast facts about hard-working ants
10/7/2022Ants are powerhouses in the animal kingdom, always busy and able to carry many times their body weight. There's plenty about them that makes them interesting.
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The sun setting behind a tree.
Love a good sunset? Visit these preserves to soak up the setting sun
10/1/2022Love a good sunset? We have plenty of preserves that really shine when the sun starts to set.
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A stand of trees with the sun peeking through the trunks.
Trees and climate change: Even small actions can make a difference
9/29/2022Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, and release oxygen into the atmosphere, which can help limit the effects of climate change.
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A stink bug on a leaf.
What's the difference: Bug vs. insect
9/16/2022It turns out bugs and insects actually exactly one and the same, but we'll look the other way if you use the words interchangeably.
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A raccoon laying on a tree branch.
Five fast facts about those rascally raccoons
9/15/2022Raccoons are known for their mischievous ways, making them both beloved and bemoaned by the humans they live alongside.
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A spider web in a tree.
Nature curiosity: Why is spider silk sticky?
9/9/2022Have you ever walked face first into a spiderweb and cursed the spider that spun it? Find out why those webs are so sticky.
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A blue jay in the grass with a peanut in its mouth.
Seen a bird looking a little worse for the wear? It's probably molting
9/2/2022If you've spotted a bird that looks sickly or just downright strange, there's a good chance it's molting and will be back to its stylish self soon.
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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.