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A 13-lined ground squirrel on the ground
Creature feature: The often-misidentified 13-lined ground squirrel
6/8/2020That chipmunk you see may be a 13-lined ground squirrel. Learn how to tell them apart and everything you need to know about these ground squirrels.
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Female rabbit nursing its young
Breeding like rabbits? What does that mean anyway?
6/1/2020Rabbits are well-known for their ability to reproduce, but what makes them more prolific than other animals?
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Natural surface trail at Thorn Creek Woods
Skip the sunbathing and give forest bathing a try instead
5/28/2020Instead of sunbathing, give forest bathing a try. All you need is a little free time and access to a forested or tree-covered spot.
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Fox snake on a path
Myth buster: Snakes are not slimy
5/27/2020Another myth busted: Snakes are not slimy at all.
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Multiple worms on pavement
Nature curiosity: Why do worms come to the surface when it rains?
5/26/2020If you've ever taken a walk outside after it rains, you know that worms tend to congregate above ground after wet weather. The reason why is a mystery, although scientists have a few theories.
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Baby opossums on their mother's back
Things we love: Those precious possums
5/21/2020Opossums deserve our love and respect because they provide many benefits, and they're pretty cute too.
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Two men in a fishing boat
Hey anglers, don't dump your unused bait. It can ruin our waterways
5/19/2020Dumping unused bait in the water seems like an innocent way to end a fishing trip, but it is detrimental to the health of our waterways.
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Green heron perched on a branch
Creature feature: The clever green heron
5/18/2020The green heron isn't as well known or as frequently seen as the great blue heron, but these birds are interesting in their own right.
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Red microarthropod on the ground
Things we love: Those teeny, tiny microarthropods
5/14/2020Tiny but mighty microarthropods are tiny bugs that do a lot of good despite their small size.
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Female wood ducks.
What's the difference?: Ducks vs. geese
5/12/2020Most people can identify a mallard duck and a Canada goose, but do you know the difference between ducks and geese?
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Music by land or sea? You choose at Surf-N-Turf Concert
Monee Reservoir will host its annual 'Surf-N-Turf Concert' from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Visitors can listen to the music from the lake or the lawn. Kayak and canoe rentals will be available, and food trucks will be serving tasty treats.
Hybrid turtle 'Theodorable' serves as warning: Don’t dump pets in preserves
A hybrid box turtle was removed from a Will County preserve to protect a threatened species. Now living at Isle a la Cache Museum, he serves as an ambassador to educate the public about the dangers of releasing pet turtles into the wild.