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A spiny softshell turtle on a log by water
Creature feature: The more vulnerable spiny softshell turtle
9/23/2020Eastern spiny softshell turtles aren't as large as snapping turtles, but they are one of the biggest freshwater turtles in the United States.
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A side by side comparison of a frog and toad
What's the difference?: Frog vs. toad
9/11/2020Frogs and toads are both amphibians, and the differences between them can be confusing and subtle.
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A row of pelicans on the water
Five fascinating facts about pelicans
9/10/2020The American white pelicans are back, but there's probably a lot you don't know about these big birds. Dive in to learn more about one of the more beloved animals seen in Will County.
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Monarch butterfly on a yellow flower
Creature feature: The treasured monarch
9/8/2020The monarch is the most recognizable butterfly in the United States, but these winged creatures aren't as common as they used to be.
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Turkey vulture with its wings spread
Birds sunbathe just like humans, but not always for the same reasons
9/2/2020Birds bask in the sun just like us. Sometimes they are just trying to warm up or dry off, but sunbathing also helps birds stay healthy and more attractive to potential mates.
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Night view with lightning in background
Myth buster: There's no such thing as heat lightning
8/28/2020Heat lightning is just a myth. What we think of as heat lightning is really just lightning from a thunderstorm that is too far away to experience its other effects.
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Litter along a trail
Plogging is one fitness trend we hope sticks around for good
8/24/2020Plogging is jogging while picking up trash you find along the way, and we hope it's a fitness fad that doesn't fade away.
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A garter snake in the grass.
Nature curiosity: Why do snakes shed their skin?
8/19/2020Snakes are unique in that they shed their skin whole, a process called ecdysis. But why do they do this differently than other animals?
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A rabbit sitting in a field
Creature feature: The prolific eastern cottontail rabbit
8/14/2020You've probably seen a cottontail rabbit, but how much do you know about these common creatures?
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A bee on a purple flower
What's the difference?: Bee vs. hornet vs. wasp
8/12/2020Bee, wasp or hornet? Learn the differences among these stinging insects.
Current Headlines
Music by land or sea? You choose at Surf-N-Turf Concert
Monee Reservoir will host its annual 'Surf-N-Turf Concert' from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Visitors can listen to the music from the lake or the lawn. Kayak and canoe rentals will be available, and food trucks will be serving tasty treats.
Hybrid turtle 'Theodorable' serves as warning: Don’t dump pets in preserves
A hybrid box turtle was removed from a Will County preserve to protect a threatened species. Now living at Isle a la Cache Museum, he serves as an ambassador to educate the public about the dangers of releasing pet turtles into the wild.