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Two Canada geese in the grass in a defensive posture.
Five feisty facts about Canada geese
3/8/2022Get the lowdown on Canada geese, one of our most common and widespread birds.
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A cedar waxwing perched on a branch with fruit in its mouth.
Cedar waxwings are eye-catching birds that you won't confuse with anything else
2/16/2022Cedar waxwings are unique in appearance and are also different from most birds in that they can exist on fruit alone for months at a time.
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Two deer standing in a shallow stream.
Five things about those shy and inquisitive white-tailed deer
2/15/2022Here are five fun facts about our curious white-tailed deer.
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Four swallows in various habitats.
What's the difference?: How to identify some of our most common sparrows
2/14/2022Illinois is home to many sparrow species, and telling one from another is no easy task. Learn some of the key ID features among our most common sparrows.
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A raccoon hanging on a bird feeder in a tree.
How to keep raccoons away from your bird feeders
2/4/2022Raccoons 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?
2/3/2022Have 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?
2/3/2022Even in a mild winter, trees have a lot to endure. How do they do it?
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A snow-covered trail bridge.
Why is snowfall so hard to accurately predict?
1/25/2022Those snow forecasts you see can often be much ado about nothing, because snow is notoriously hard to accurately forecast.
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A robin perched on a branch.
Nature curiosity: Where do robins go in the winter?
1/21/2022Where 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
1/19/2022Crow or raven? In Illinois, all bets are on crow, but there are some clues to help you know for sure.
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.