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An aerial view of Rock Run Rookery
A slide through history: Rock Run Rookery Preserve
1/17/2019Read moreIn its former life, the preserve now known as Rock Run Rookery used to be much less spectacular.
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A red fox walking in the grass
Creature feature: The cunning and clever red fox
1/8/2019Read moreThese sly creatures are skilled hunters and adaptable to many habitats and environments, including rural, suburban and urban areas.
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Two owls perched on a fence
Nature curiosity: How do owls turn their heads so far?
1/7/2019Read moreWhile it’s a common misconception that owls can turn their heads 360 degrees, they still can perform some pretty dramatic feats when it comes to checking out their environment
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Snowy owl on the ground
Creature feature: The stunning snowy owl
12/15/2018Read moreSnowy owls are a prized find among bird-watchers, because the beautiful birds are a sight to behold set against a wintry backdrop.
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White-breasted nuthatch on a feeder
Nature curiosity: How do birds hear?
12/14/2018Read moreIf you’ve thought to yourself "Do birds have ears?," well the answer to that question is both yes and no.
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Rat peeking out of hole
What happens when biodiversity is lost? Rats, pigeons move in, study shows
12/7/2018Read moreAccording to a new study published by PLOS Biology, as species that are unique to particular ecosystems vanish, the more common — and mostly undesireable ones — move in.
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Beaver chewing wood
Creature feature: Nature's lumberjack, the beaver
12/7/2018Read moreBeavers' ability to build structures is one of the most significant in the animal kingdom and these animals are second only to humans in their ability to change the environment they live in.
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A wild turkey's head
Creature feature: The big, colorful wild turkey
11/16/2018Read moreMost of us think of turkey as the star of the Thanksgiving table, but these birds live among us too, right in our own forests and prairies.
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Great horned owl perched on a tree branch
Creature feature: The predatory great horned owl
11/15/2018Read moreThe great horned owl is most well known from storybooks and folklore, because it is the owl that makes the famous hooting call.
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Coyote with a squirrel in its mouth
Creature feature: Coyotes, the opportunistic eaters
11/7/2018Read moreCoyotes try to remain unseen, hunting under the cover of darkness to protect themselves from being hunted.
Current Headlines
Trail sections, one preserve closed due to Monday's storms
Sections of the Old Plank Road and Wauponsee Glacial trails and Lambs Woods preserve are closed due to trees blocking the paths after Monday's storm. Debris from the storm is being cleared by staff and contractors. Preserve visitors are urged to use caution as this 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.