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A DeKay's brown snake on green and brown grasses.
Nature curiosity: How do snakes slither?
10/11/2024How do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
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An eastern red bat hanging upside down from an evergreen branch.
Quiz: Are you brilliant when it comes to bats?
10/10/2024Can you ace the quiz?
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A group of reddish-brown ants creating a bridge from one leaf to another.
Quiz: Are you an ant expert?
10/4/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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Purple finch on the left and house finch on the right.
What's the difference?: House finch vs. purple finch
10/3/2024House finch or purple finch? Learn to tell the difference between these similar-looking birds.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge on blue-spotted salamanders
9/23/2024Test your knowledge with this 10-question quiz.
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A dark-eyed junco on a bare tree branch with light snow falling.
Dark-eyed juncos are a sure sign of the season
9/20/2024One of the first and surest signs that winter is coming is the arrival of dark-eyed juncos, the quintessential snowbird.
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A queen snake on wet rocks.
Quiz: Are you savvy about queen snakes?
9/16/2024Can you ace this 10-question quiz?
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A hummingbird clearwing moth collecting nectar from a purple flower.
It's a bird, or is it? Hummingbird moths mimic the birds in many ways
9/9/2024If it looks like a hummingbird and flies like a hummingbird, it might just be a hummingbird moth.
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Three pelicans in a row standing atop rocks in the water.
Quiz: Test your pelican proficiency
9/8/2024They are magnificent birds, traveling and foraging in large flocks, making them nearly impossible to miss.
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A side-by-side comparison of poison ivy with its three leaflets and Virginia creeper with five leaflets.
What's the difference: Poison ivy vs. Virginia creeper
9/5/2024Knowing the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper can save you from a painful rash.
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Half-price dog park permits go on sale July 1
Half-price dog park permits will be available for purchase starting July 1 online and at Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. The permits can be used at all six Forest Preserve dog parks through the end of 2025.
Volunteer opportunities abound in the preserves this summer
The Forest Preserve District is offering a variety of short-term volunteer opportunities this summer, from hands-on habitat restoration to helping at public programs and events. With limited space and high demand, early registration is encouraged.