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A northern water snake swims in the water with its head above water.
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An eastern box turtle on the ground covered by dead leaves and other vegetation.
Not all turtles love water. Box turtles thrive on land
8/9/2024Read moreNot all turtles prefer life in the water. Box turtles live most of their lives on land.
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Quiz: Are you an expert on six-lined racerunners?
8/6/2024Read moreFind out with this 10-question quiz.
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More than 20 monarchs gathered on the leaves of a tree, with other monarchs flying nearby.
The monarchs you see at this time of year are special. Here's why
8/5/2024Read moreThe monarchs you see at this time of the year are truly special, part of a 'super generation' that's different than the previous three generations.
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A male northern cardinal standing in grass.
Quiz: Are you an expert on cardinals?
7/29/2024Read moreTest your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A side-by-side comparison of a honeybee and a yellow jacket.
What's the difference?: Honeybee vs. yellow jacket
7/19/2024Read moreThe buzz of an insect in your ear can come from many different sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. When it's a bee or wasp buzzing by, two common culprits — honeybees and yellow jackets — can be cause for confusion.
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Honey bees on honeycomb.
Quiz: How much bee brainpower do you have?
7/19/2024Read moreTake this quiz to test your knowledge on these very important pollinators.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird on a branch with its tongue slightly extended.
Quiz: Test your hummingbird braininess
7/15/2024Read moreWhile these bright and beautiful birds can be seen in our area, learn more about these miniature but mighty marvels.
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Flies sitting on dead fish in shallow water with a frog in the middle.
Nature curiosity: How do flies find garbage and other stinky things?
7/9/2024Read moreHow do flies find garbage and other sources of stink so fast? They rely on their antennae to help them hone in.
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Current Headlines
Hidden Oaks Nature Center on schedule to reopen in early 2025
Renovations are progressing at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and the building is scheduled to reopen to the public in the first quarter of 2025.
Sugar Creek, bait shops to close for Indigenous Peoples' Day, Columbus Day holiday
In observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day holiday, the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet and Forest Preserve bait shops will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14. Preserves, trails and dog parks will remain open.