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Here's how to create a healthy bat habitat in your yard — and why you should
7/25/2019Read moreMost of us try to avoid bats, but creating a welcoming habitat for them may be beneficial.
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What's the difference?: Monarch butterfly vs. viceroy butterfly
7/24/2019Read moreIs that orange and black butterfly floating by a monarch or a viceroy? Here's how to tell the difference.
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The shrimp found in Illinois waterways aren't like the ones on your dinner plate
7/12/2019Read moreShrimp in Illinois waterways? It's true, but these aren't the kind of crustaceans you'd order in a restaurant.
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Creature feature: The awesome osprey
7/9/2019Read moreOsprey or eagle? Learn what sets the osprey apart from other birds of prey.
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Nature curiosity: Why don't bats get dizzy when hanging upside down?
7/8/2019Read moreHanging upside down for even a few seconds will leave anyone feeling dizzy and a little lightheaded, so how do bats do it?
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A dragonfly on green leaves
What's the difference?: Dragonfly vs. damselfly
6/28/2019Read moreIs that big, buzzing insect a dragonfly or a damselfly? Learn how to tell the difference.
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A wasp on the ground
These wasps eat their hosts from the inside out
6/27/2019Read moreIchneumon wasps are scary-looking insects, but what many people think is a dangerous stinger is really used for laying eggs.
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Gnats swarming in the air
Nature curiosity: Why do gnats swarm?
6/19/2019Read moreHave you ever ridden a bike through a swarm of gnats and gotten a mouth full of bugs? There's a good reason why they congregate like that.
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A bullfrog in the water
Creature feature: The boisterous bullfrog
6/18/2019Read moreThe American bullfrog is common in the lakes and ponds across Will County. Do you know how to identify it?
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Kids sitting on ground by a pond
It's official: Study proves spending time outdoors is good for you
6/14/2019Read moreWe've long known time spent in the great outdoors is good for you, but now we know exactly how much time we have to spend outside to reap the benefits. According to a study, spending two hours outside each week is good for your health and well-being.
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Lambs Woods closed, trees down in preserves after Monday's storm
Lambs Woods Preserve in Lockport is closed due to a large tree blocking the parking lot after Monday's storm. Also, trees are down and partially blocking trails in other preserves. The cleanup is underway and preserve visitors are urged to use caution as the work continues.
Everyone is welcome at Four Rivers for All Abilities on July 24
Enjoy an outing for people of all abilities at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center during Four Rivers for All Abilities on July 24. Take part in hands-on activities, tour the building and enjoy being in nature as a family, group or individual.