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A monarch butterfly at rest on a yellow flower.
Quiz: Are you a monarch master?
6/6/2024Read moreTest you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.
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A shiny metallic green six-spotted tiger beetle in the soil.
Six-spotted tiger beetles: Flashes on the forest floor
6/5/2024Read moreIf you catch a glimpse of a flash of green on the forest floor, you might be on the trail of a six-spotted tiger beetle.
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A new moon high in the sky above pinkish clouds just after the sun has set.
Five things about the mysterious moon
6/1/2024Read moreThe moon is a constant in our lives, and it's long been a source of curiosity and inspiration. Here is your chance to learn more about it.
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A double rainbow over a prairie.
Nature curiosity: What causes a rainbow to appear?
5/31/2024Read moreLearn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
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A turkey vulture, with its dark body and red head, comes in for landing next to another on a path.
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A person standing next to a tree with more trees and a river in the background.
Meet a Naturalist: Sara Russell, weaving history, culture and nature together
5/28/2024Read moreMeet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
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Cicadas sit on a branch in a forest.
What was life like when Brood XIII cicadas last emerged? Take a trip down memory lane
5/24/2024Read moreHow much has changed since the Brood XIII cicadas last emerged in 2007? Well, back then the iPhone was brand new. And so was the Netflix streaming service. But not everything is much different than it was in 2007.
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Quiz: Test your beaver brainpower
5/17/2024Read moreWe all know the saying "busy as a beaver," but how much do you really know about these buck-toothed rodents?
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A bolt of lightning striking the ground in the distance.
Nature curiosity: Why does grass look greener after a storm?
5/16/2024Read moreIt's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
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Quiz: How smart are you about salamanders?
5/14/2024Read moreTake this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
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McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove, Four Rivers scheduled to be closed Aug. 5-6 for sealcoating
McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove and Four Rivers Environmental Education Center are scheduled to be closed Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 for sealcoating. The schedule could change due to weather or other factors. Updates will be posted online.
OPRT remains closed as storm cleanup work continues
Old Plank Road Trail remains closed from Pfeiffer Road to Harlem Avenue as tree removal work continues after a recent, severe storm. Due to the number of downed trees and cracked overhead branches, cleanup work may continue through Tuesday, July 30.