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Squirrel hanging off a bird feeder
Study shows squirrels steal half of food put in bird feeders
5/24/2018Read moreSquirrels can be relentless when it comes to stealing a meal.
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Dandelion in a field
Dandy dandelions: This 'common weed' has many benefits
5/18/2018Read moreEach spring, homeowners declare war on dandelions, pulling out all the stops to keep America’s most hated weed out of their yards and gardens. But is it a war worth waging? Should we just leave these plants be?
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American woodcock on the ground
Five wild and wacky woodcock facts
3/18/2018Read moreWhen it comes to birds you can see in the preserves, the American woodcock may be the most unique one you'll come across.
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Before and after: Prescribed burn at Braidwood Dunes
3/16/2018Read moreIt's a stunning contrast in photos.
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Coyote in a field after a prescribed burn
Five fascinating facts about coyotes
1/10/2018Read moreCoyotes are incredibly smart and adaptable. But how much do you really know about these generally reclusive animals that are afraid of humans?
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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.