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Gulls on a pier
What's the difference: Gulls vs. terns
11/25/2019Read moreCan you tell a gull from a tern? Here's a few quick pointers to tell them apart.
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White-tailed deer with velvet covered antlers
Nature curiosity: How do antlers grow so fast?
11/21/2019Read moreDeer antlers seem to grow overnight, and in reality they actually do. A buck's antlers can grow a quarter inch a day, but it's a process that requires a lot of energy.
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A bald eagle perched.
Five things you probably don't know about bald eagles
11/8/2019Read moreFrom eagle eyes to Benjamin Franklin, dive into these offbeat facts.
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A profile view of a turkey vulture's head
Creature feature: Turkey vultures do nature's dirty work
11/7/2019Read moreTurkey vultures are raptors just like eagles and hawks, but there are a few things that set them apart.
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What's the difference: Chipmunk vs. ground squirrel
10/25/2019Read moreIs that a chipmunk or a ground squirrel scurrying around your yard in preparation for winter? Learn how to tell the difference between these two similar-looking rodents.
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Creature feature: The crafty raccoon
10/21/2019Read moreLoved or reviled, the raccoon is one of the most common mammals in Illinois.
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Don't be a butthead; dispose of cigarettes properly
10/11/2019Read moreTrillions of cigarettes are littered each year, creating a lasting impact for the environment. And now, with the rising popularity of e-cigarettes, litter from smoking includes both hazardous and electronic waste.
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Nature curiosity: How do spiders make silk?
10/4/2019Read moreSpider silk is stronger than any other fiber on Earth, but how do these eight-legged creatures make it? They are specially equipped for making silk, with glands and structures designed for just that purpose.
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Numerous pelicans floating on the river
Creature feature: The beloved American white pelican
9/30/2019Read moreAmerican white pelicans make their presence known in Will County twice a year, so get to know more about these biannual visitors in our creature feature.
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Honeybee on a a plant
Bizarre science: Male honeybees blind their queens with toxic semen
9/24/2019Read moreMales bees, the drones, have an unusual way of showing affection for the queen – they try to blind her. It may sound bizarre, but it makes perfectly good sense.
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Start your autumn with family-friendly fun at Fall on the Farm event on Sept. 14
Fall on the Farm is set for Saturday, Sept. 14, at Riverview Farmstead Preserve. Attendees can explore the 19th-century buildings, visit a petting zoo, try their hand at farm chores, view antique tractors and enjoy live bluegrass music.
Visitor centers to close on Labor Day, bait shops will be open
Forest Preserve visitor centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday, but concession stands will be open at Monee Reservoir in Monee Township and Hidden Lakes Trout Farm at Hidden Oaks Preserve in Bolingbrook.