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Four wild turkeys in the grass.
These birds aren't just for Thanksgiving: Five facts about wild turkeys
11/21/2021Read moreIt's time to talk turkey, but not just the birds that grace our holiday tables. Take some time to learn about the wild turkeys that inhabit our woodlands.
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A black-crowned night heron at the water's edge.
How you can help endangered species
11/19/2021Read moreSaving endangered and threatened species from extinction is a complicated task and requires action at every level. Here's a look at the steps you can take to help.
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A person using a cell phone outside.
Check out these apps to enhance your outdoor adventures
11/12/2021Read moreLet technology enhance your outdoor adventures with these apps recommended by Forest Preserve District interpretive naturalists.
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A white-tailed deer fawn standing in tall grasses next to a fawn.
Nature curiosity: Why do we have seasons?
11/9/2021Read moreNo matter what your favorite season is, you have the sun to thank for it.
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A hand throwing away trash in a garbage can.
What's the difference: Biodegradable vs. compostable
11/8/2021Read moreThink biodegradable and compostable products are best? Make sure you do your homework.
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A skunk walking in the grass.
Creature feature: The foul-smelling striped skunk
11/3/2021Read moreYou know a skunk when you see one, but there's probably a lot you don't know about these animals.
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A cross orbweaver in a web.
Five fascinating facts about spiders
11/1/2021Read moreThe world is home to 50,000 kinds of spiders, and they live just about everywhere.
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A city landscape at night.
The world is aglow: Light pollution alters our view and our health
10/19/2021Read moreLight pollution affects our health and the health of the wildlife all around us, and it's getting worse.
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A red squirrel on a tree.
Name that squirrel: Red squirrels pop up in a few Will County preserves
10/15/2021Read moreYou probably know about gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but they aren't the only tree squirrels scurrying around Will County. The red squirrel is their less-common cousin, and it's found in a few Will County preserves.
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A Blanding's turtle on the ground.
Creature feature: The endangered Blanding's turtle
10/7/2021Read moreTurtles are a common sight in and around our waterways, but the state-endangered Blanding's turtle isn't seen as often as the others.
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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.