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Quiz: What's your blue-winged teal IQ?
4/10/2025Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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A Canada goose walking in the grass with seven goslings following it.
How to stay safe around feisty geese during nesting season
4/3/2025It's nesting season for Canada geese, so don't be surprised if they seem a little more feisty and aggressive than usual. If you happen come face to face with one, don't turn your back and run.
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An eastern chipmunk standing in the grass while putting a peanut in its mouth.
Five fast facts about chubby-cheeked chipmunks
4/3/2025Brush up on your knowledge of chubby-cheeked chipmunks with these five facts.
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Quiz: Are you an expert on spring peepers?
4/2/2025Find out by answering these questions.
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A young cottontail rabbit visible in its nest in the grass.
Avoid the heartbreak: Check your yard for rabbit nests before mowing
3/31/2025Before you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.
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A bobcat walking across large rocks.
Quiz: What's your bobcat IQ?
3/29/2025Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A closeup of a harpy eagle's face.
Wild Relatives: The harpy eagle
3/27/2025Bald eagles are an impressive-looking bird, but they aren't the only eagle species worthy of attention. Meet the harpy eagle, a large bird native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
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An osprey flying over water with a fish in its talons.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on the high-flying osprey
3/23/2025Answer these 10 questions to see if you are an osprey expert.
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A short-eared owl in flight with its wings extended and its head turned to the side.
Quiz: Can you ace this short-eared owl quiz?
3/19/2025Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A peregrine falcon in a downward dive.
Five facts about the fast-flying peregrine falcon
3/17/2025Peregrine falcons aren't one of those birds we see every day, which makes them a prized find for many birders. Spotting one soaring overhead or swooping down to catch prey is a memorable experience.
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Half-price dog park permits go on sale July 1
Half-price dog park permits will be available for purchase starting July 1 online and at Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. The permits can be used at all six Forest Preserve dog parks through the end of 2025.
Volunteer opportunities abound in the preserves this summer
The Forest Preserve District is offering a variety of short-term volunteer opportunities this summer, from hands-on habitat restoration to helping at public programs and events. With limited space and high demand, early registration is encouraged.