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A rose-breasted grosbeak perched on a branch with a seed on its mouth.
The rose-breasted grosbeak: A pretty bird with a pretty song
6/24/2024Read moreWith their recognizable namesake plumage, rose-breasted grosbeaks are a welcome sight. Learn what else makes these birds special.
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A snapping turtle laying on a log above the water with its shell covered in duckweed and other vegetation.
Quiz: Are you savvy about snapping turtles?
6/21/2024Read moreFind out by answering these 10 questions.
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It's lightning bug season, so be on the lookout for these incredible creatures
6/18/2024Read moreCatching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage. But do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
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A side-by-side comparison of a common grackle and a European starling with both birds perched on tree branches.
What's the difference?: Grackle vs. starling
6/18/2024Read moreCan you tell the difference between a grackle and a starling? Which is larger? Which gets white polka dots in the winter? Here is your chance to find out.
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A blue jay splashing in a bird bath.
Help wildlife beat the heat by leaving water out for them
6/17/2024Read moreWhat are you doing to beat the heat this summer? If you can, add leaving water out for wildlife to your list.
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An opossum atop a wooden fence.
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An Asian longhorned tick on a leaf.
New tick sighting in Illinois a reminder to be vigilant
6/7/2024Read moreAn invasive tick called the Asian longhorned tick has been discovered for the first time in Illinois.
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A monarch butterfly at rest on a yellow flower.
Quiz: Are you a monarch master?
6/6/2024Read moreTest you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.
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A shiny metallic green six-spotted tiger beetle in the soil.
Six-spotted tiger beetles: Flashes on the forest floor
6/5/2024Read moreIf you catch a glimpse of a flash of green on the forest floor, you might be on the trail of a six-spotted tiger beetle.
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A new moon high in the sky above pinkish clouds just after the sun has set.
Five things about the mysterious moon
6/1/2024Read moreThe moon is a constant in our lives, and it's long been a source of curiosity and inspiration. Here is your chance to learn more about it.
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Rock Run Greenway Trail reopens along Essington, remains closed at Olympic Blvd.
A section of the Rock Run Greenway Trail that had been closed from Paul V. Nichols Access on Essington Road to Theodore Street has now reopened. But the trail remains closed at Olympic Boulevard.
Take It Outside Challenge fosters family bonding time and a sense of wonder
The James family of Homer Glen is among the hundreds of people participating in the summer portion of the Take It Outside Challenge. It's a wonderful way to bond and learn about the treasures of Will County, according to mom Steph James. There is plenty of time to join the challenge, which runs through Sept. 21.