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A bald eagle soaring in the air with its wings outstretched and its mouth open.
Quiz: Are you a bald eagle expert?
1/2/2025Test your knowledge to see how much you really know about these amazing birds.
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A mink standing on a log sticking out of the water.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on the American mink
12/30/2024Test your knowledge on these little-known creatures.
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A red-headed woodpecker on a tree trunk with its head turned away.
Quiz: Are you a red-headed woodpecker whiz?
12/22/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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A gray squirrel on a bare tree branch.
Quiz: What's your gray squirrel IQ?
12/17/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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A winter stonefly on snow.
Winter stoneflies flourish in frigid winter weather
12/12/2024While most insects aren't active during the coldest time of year, the winter stonefly is a notable exception. These insects thrive in the frigid air and icy waters of winter.
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A belted kingfisher perched on a wire.
Quiz: What's your belted kingfisher IQ?
12/9/2024Find out on this 10-question quiz.
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A female and male mallard in the water.
Five fast facts about the mallard, our most well-known duck
12/5/2024Mallards are the quintessential duck — the species that comes to mind when thinking about ducks. Here's your chance to learn all about them.
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A least weasel standing under a fall branch near a shoreline.
Small but mighty weasels pack a carnivorous punch
12/3/2024Two weasel species live in Illinois, but you're not likely to come across either of them even in areas where they are common.
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A red fox jumping in the grass.
Quiz: Are you as clever as a red fox?
12/2/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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Four wild turkeys in the grass, one with its tail feathers fanned out.
Quiz: What's your wild turkey IQ?
11/25/2024Test your knowledge with these 10 questions.
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Hidden Oaks Nature Center on schedule to reopen May 3
Renovations are progressing at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and the building is scheduled to reopen to the public on May 3.
Find the five: a bridge adventure across Will County
The Forest Preserve is rolling out a new spring challenge – The Bridges of Will County – that features five unique bridges in preserves throughout Will County. Visit all five from April 1 through June 30 to receive a Forest Preserve tote bag.