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  • A squirrel hanging from a feeder

    Has your bird feeder become a squirrel feeder? Here are some ideas to keep those rascals away

    1/16/2020

    Are your attempts at feeding the birds inadvertently keeping the neighborhood squirrels well fed? We're here to help.

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  • An eastern gray squirrel sitting on a stump

    Creature feature: The agile gray squirrel

    1/15/2020

    Do you know what kind of squirrel is taking up residence in your yard? Learn more about eastern gray squirrels and how to differentiate them from other squirrels that live in Illinois.

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  • Moss and lichen growing on a log.

    What's the difference: Lichens vs. mosses

    1/14/2020

    Can you tell the difference between a lichen and a moss? They often look very similar, but there are a few key differences. 

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  • A coyote on the prairie after a prescribed burn

    How to stay safe and avoid unnecessary coyote encounters

    1/9/2020

    Seeing coyotes in your neighborhood is not cause for alarm because these animals are common throughout all of Illinois. You can keep yourself and your pets safe from them by following some simple, common-sense precautions.

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  • Scenic view of a full moon on a winter night

    Myth buster: The full moon doesn't really change human behavior

    1/2/2020

    Think the full moon makes people act a little batty? Think again. This belief has existed for many moons, but it simply isn't true. 

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  • A trumpeter swan flying low over the ground

    What's the difference: Trumpeter swan vs. tundra swan vs. mute swan

    12/27/2019

    Three types of swans populate our waterways, but these white birds can be hard to tell apart from one another. Learn what features can help you distinguish between trumpeter swans, tundra swans and mute swans.

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  • A barn owl on a stump

    Five fascinating facts you probably don't know about owls

    12/20/2019

    Many owls are masters of camouflage, far more often heard than seen.

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  • A mink looking off in the distance

    Creature feature: The mysterious mink

    12/17/2019

    The mysterious mink lives across Illinois, but are not often seen by humans. 

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  • A great blue heron flying low over the water

    Birds are modern-day dinosaurs? Believe it!

    12/12/2019

    Despite what you learned in school many years ago, dinosaurs do still exist. The birds we see today are actually modern-day dinosaurs.

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  • A muskrat in a wetland

    Creature feature: The mighty muskrat

    12/2/2019

    If you've ever caught a glimpse of a muskrat, it was probably near water. These rodents spend most of their time in and around water, feasting on aquatic plants and animals.

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Current Headlines

Joliet Junction Trail section to close in December for Interstate 80 work

11/22/2024

A section of the Joliet Junction Trail is scheduled to be closed for several days in December due to an Interstate 80 improvement project. The trail will be closed from McDonough Street to Moen Avenue. 

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Healing With Nature: Crete man battling cancer finds health and hope on paths at Goodenow Grove

11/21/2024

Tom Scott of Crete is giving thanks this year for the people in his life who pushed him to start walking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve as he was recovering from cancer. The daily hikes have given him better health, hope for the future and a new appreciation of nature. 

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