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• A colorful sunrise at Monee Reservoir.

  You don't even have to leave your car to take in the sights at some preserves

  7/25/2022

  Not everyone is able to hike along trails to enjoy nature and all it has to offer, so the Forest Preserve has many spots where you can take in the sights from your car or an easy-to-get-to bench.

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• Earthworms in soil.

  Five fun facts about subterranean earthworms

  7/14/2022

  Learn all about the earthworms crawling just below the surface.

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• A man using a tape measure to measure the circumference of a tree.

  How to tell how old a tree is — without cutting it down

  7/8/2022

  Want to determine the age of a tree without cutting it down? As long as you know what kind of tree it is, all you need is a measuring tape and a calculator.

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• A snail on a leaf.

  When it comes to creeping along at a snail's pace, snails and slugs really take the cake

  7/7/2022

  Turtles have nothing on snails when it comes to creeping along at a snail's pace, and while we may not give much thought to snails and slugs they are quite numerous around the world.

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• A carrot seed moth on a pink flower.

  Five fast facts about underappreciated moths

  6/24/2022

  In the animal kingdom, moths are considered something akin to butterflies' ugly stepsisters, but moths are special too.

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• A soldier beetle on a yellow flower.

  Insects are disappearing, but you can help reverse the trend

  6/23/2022

  Insect populations are declining, and that's bad news for us and our ecosystems. Learn what you can do to help reverse the trend.

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• A woman pushing a stroller on a paved trail.

  Have stroller, will travel? Check out these preserves for stroller-friendly adventures

  6/22/2022

  Looking for a place to explore with a stroller in tow? We've got plenty of places for you to plan an adventure.

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• Earthworms in soil.

  Nature curiosity: Will a worm regenerate if it gets cut in half?

  6/16/2022

  Will a worm really regenerate if it gets cut in two? It's complicated. 

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• A red fox nuzzling a young red fox.

  These animal dads are worth celebrating

  6/15/2022

  Many males play a key role in giving their offspring a much-needed jump-start. 

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• A slender glass lizard on a log.

  Snakes aren't the only legless reptiles slithering across Will County. Meet the slender glass lizard

  6/14/2022

  Legless reptiles are snakes, right? Not always. The slender glass lizard is one of many legless lizards in the world, and it lives right here in Will County.

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