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What's the better view: Fall or winter at Goodenow Grove?
1/11/2022We have to admit that they're both pretty amazing. But if you had to choose, which one would it be?
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A lady beetle on a brown leaf.
Nature curiosity: Where do insects go in winter?
1/10/2022Where did all the insects go for winter? It depends on the species.
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The full moon with a halo around it.
See a ring around the sun or moon? It's a 22-degree halo
1/7/2022Rings of light that can sometimes be seen around the sun or moon are called halos, and we see them because of light refracting off of ice crystals high up in the clouds.
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A blue jay perched on a branch.
Five fascinating facts about bedeviling blue jays
1/3/2022Blue jays are one of our most recognizable birds, and they are plenty interesting too.
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A red-bellied woodpecker and a red-headed woodpecker side by side.
What's the difference?: Red-bellied woodpecker vs. red-headed woodpecker
12/16/2021Red-headed and red-bellied woodpeckers are often confused with one another, but not because they look alike. Instead, it's because the name red-headed woodpecker is fitting for both birds.
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A tick on skin.
A mild winter means no break from ticks
12/15/2021The arrival of winter isn't a guarantee that ticks don't pose a threat to you or your pets. If the temperature is above freezing and the ground isn't frozen, some ticks are still active, which means they can still spread tick-borne illnesses.
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A short-tailed shrew on the ground.
Five fun facts about wonderfully weird northern short-tailed shrews
12/13/2021You may have seen a short-tailed shrew and mistaken it for a mouse, but these animals are entirely different. And the shrews are about as weird as it gets.
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A pileated woodpecker on a tree trunk.
Creature feature: The raucous pileated woodpecker
12/8/2021The pileated woodpecker is one of our most striking forest dwellers, and you can learn more about them in this creature feature.
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Four wild turkeys in the grass.
These birds aren't just for Thanksgiving: Five facts about wild turkeys
11/21/2021It'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
11/19/2021Saving 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.
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.