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A ruby-throated hummingbird on a branch with its tongue slightly extended.
Quiz: Test your hummingbird braininess
7/15/2024While 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?
7/9/2024How 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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Quiz: What's your luna moth IQ?
7/8/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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A wet dog shakes itself off and sprays water
The dog days of summer are here, but it doesn't mean what you think
7/3/2024The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors during periods of high heat and humidity.
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A Halloween pennant dragonfly perched atop a hoary vervain plant.
Battling mosquitoes in your yard? Attract dragonflies
6/28/2024Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.
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A periodical cicada on a tree branch with leaves in the background.
Cicada summer continues as annual cicadas follow periodical counterparts
6/28/2024Did you think we were done with cicadas for the summer? Think again. While the 17-year cicadas are winding down, another kind of cicada is just getting started.
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A garter snake with its tongue sticking out.
Quiz: What's your garter snake IQ?
6/27/2024Test your knowledge with this 10-question quiz.
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A group of two adults and two kids looking at the night sky while laying on a blanket in the grass.
Streaks of light in the night sky could be shooting stars not fireworks
6/27/2024The arrival of July means the return of meteor shower activity, including the popular Perseids meteor shower.
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A person standing next to a large tree trunk in a forest.
Meet a Naturalist: Brittany Schaller, at home in the outdoors
6/26/2024Brittany Schaller is about as outdoorsy as it gets. She camps, she hikes, she fishes, and it’s been like that for as long as she can remember.
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A bullfrog with its head sticking out of the water.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on bullfrog basics
6/25/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
Current Headlines
Preserves, visitor centers to close for Christmas holiday
All forest preserve visitors centers will be closed after noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and all day on Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. Also, all preserves, including dog parks, will be closed on Dec. 25.
Mark your calendar for exciting 2025 events
The Forest Preserve District's 2025 calendar is chock full of exciting events and exhibitions ranging from Eagle Watch and a Smokey Bear art exhibition in January to Pelican Party and Woods Walk in the fall.