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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
6/22/2022Read moreLooking 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?
6/16/2022Read moreWill 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
6/15/2022Read moreMany 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
6/14/2022Read moreLegless 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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An eastern mole on the ground.
Moles are perfectly suited for their underground lifestyle
6/13/2022Read moreEastern moles live secret lives right below our feet, and just because we don't see them doesn't mean we don't know they are around.
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Food scraps and compost in a compost bin.
All our food waste contributes to climate change, but composting can help
6/3/2022Read moreAmericans waste a lot of food every year — as much as 40% of the food supply. All that food waste contributes to climate change when it makes its way to landfills, but you can do your part at home to cut down on this waste by composting your food scraps.
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A bullfrog sitting atop the water.
Five things about those boisterous bullfrogs
6/2/2022Read moreThe biggest frog in Illinois, the American bullfrog, is a pretty common sight along the water's edge, so take the opportunity to learn more about them.
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A spotted salamander on the ground.
In spring, vernal pools are teeming with life
5/26/2022Read moreVernal pools are temporary waterways that are teeming with life in spring, but our way of life threatens their existence.
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A blue umbrella with rain pouring off of it.
Nature curiosity: Can it really rain cats and dogs?
5/20/2022Read moreIt can't really rain cats and dogs, but it's not for the reason you may think.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird at a feeder.
How to attract hummingbirds to your yard: Native plants are best
5/12/2022Read moreBoth hummingbird feeders and wildflowers can help attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your yard, but don't forget about including plants that host insects, another important food source for these tiny beauties.
Current Headlines
Joliet Junction Trail section to close in December for Interstate 80 work
A section of the Joliet Junction Trail is scheduled to be closed for several days in December due to an Interstate 80 improvement project. The trail will be closed from McDonough Street to Moen Avenue.
Healing With Nature: Crete man battling cancer finds health and hope on paths at Goodenow Grove
Tom Scott of Crete is giving thanks this year for the people in his life who pushed him to start walking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve as he was recovering from cancer. The daily hikes have given him better health, hope for the future and a new appreciation of nature.