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A double rainbow over a prairie.
Nature curiosity: What causes a rainbow to appear?
5/31/2024Read moreLearn the science behind a rainbow and why you might even be able to see one in the dark.
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A turkey vulture, with its dark body and red head, comes in for landing next to another on a path.
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A person standing next to a tree with more trees and a river in the background.
Meet a Naturalist: Sara Russell, weaving history, culture and nature together
5/28/2024Read moreMeet Sara Russell, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
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Cicadas sit on a branch in a forest.
What was life like when Brood XIII cicadas last emerged? Take a trip down memory lane
5/24/2024Read moreHow much has changed since the Brood XIII cicadas last emerged in 2007? Well, back then the iPhone was brand new. And so was the Netflix streaming service. But not everything is much different than it was in 2007.
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Quiz: Test your beaver brainpower
5/17/2024Read moreWe all know the saying "busy as a beaver," but how much do you really know about these buck-toothed rodents?
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A bolt of lightning striking the ground in the distance.
Nature curiosity: Why does grass look greener after a storm?
5/16/2024Read moreIt's not just rain that helps keep your grass green. Lightning plays a role too.
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Quiz: How smart are you about salamanders?
5/14/2024Read moreTake this quiz to see how much you know about the salamanders that can be found in Will County.
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A cicada on a wall molts from its shell.
Quiz: Test your cicada IQ
5/9/2024Read moreHow much do you know about cicadas? Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A side-by-side comparison of a European robin and an American robin both perched on tree branches.
What's the difference?: American robin vs. European robin
5/3/2024Read moreThe robins we are so familiar with are called robins because they reminded early European settlers of the robins they were familiar with from their home countries.
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A person standing against a wooden fence with trees in the background.
Meet the recreation coordinator: Em Wilcher wants to help you connect with nature
4/27/2024Read moreMeet Em Wilcher, the Forest Preserve District's recreation coordinator.
Current Headlines
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.