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A Native American longhouse and a wooden canoe.
Love local history? Make sure to check out these preserves
8/25/2022Read moreYou may think of the preserves as places to connect with nature, but some preserves are also great locations to learn about our local history.
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A jellyfish in the water.
Jellyfish in Illinois? You better believe it
8/16/2022Read moreJellyfish in Illinois? They do exist, although they're so small you might never notice them.
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A mourning dove perched on a ledge.
Celebrate Urban Birds project aims to introduce birding to underserved populations
8/12/2022Read moreWe're never too far away from birds, and that's why Celebrate Urban Birds project aims to use some of our most common birds to introduce traditionally underserved communities to birds and birding.
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A stony ground contain fossilized remains of an animal.
Fossils are a link to the past, but how do they form?
8/11/2022Read moreFossils provide us with a link to the past. Without them, we might not know that dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers ever roamed the Earth. But how do they form?
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A barred owl sleeping on a tree branch.
Nature curiosity: How do birds sleep?
8/11/2022Read moreBirds aren't exactly deep sleepers, but they do manage to get some shut eye every night.
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A colorful sunset.
What's the difference?: Lake vs. pond
8/8/2022Read moreWhat makes a lake a lake? Or how about a pond a pond. Technically speaking, nothing.
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A garter snake coming out of the crack between sidewalk squares.
Five things about our most recognizable snake, the garter snake
8/2/2022Read moreGet to know a little about our most recognizable snake, the common garter snake.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird on a tree branch.
Nature curiosity: When do hummingbirds migrate?
8/1/2022Read moreHummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.
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A natural surface trail in a forest.
Want to elevate your walk to a hike? Check out these natural surface trails
7/30/2022Read moreWhat makes a hike more than a walk? A natural surface trail certainly helps.
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An armadillo in the grass.
Seen an armadillo or a bear? IDNR wants to know
7/27/2022Read moreArmadillos aren't normally seen in the northern part of Illinois and, when they are, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants to know about it. Same for black bears, cougars and gray wolves.
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Everyone is welcome at Four Rivers for All Abilities on July 24
Enjoy an outing for people of all abilities at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center during Four Rivers for All Abilities on July 24. Take part in hands-on activities, tour the building and enjoy being in nature as a family, group or individual.
Lake Chaminwood loop trail section closed for path connection, fishing pier project
A portion of the Lake Chaminwood loop trail in Channahon is closed for a Forest Preserve District path connection and fishing pier project.