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Two skunks on a log
The stink on skunks
8/2/2018If you — or more likely, your dog — find yourself on the receiving end of a skunk’s stinky spray, you can’t say you weren’t warned.
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Dandelion in a field
Dandy dandelions: This 'common weed' has many benefits
5/18/2018Each spring, homeowners declare war on dandelions, pulling out all the stops to keep America’s most hated weed out of their yards and gardens. But is it a war worth waging? Should we just leave these plants be?
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American woodcock on the ground
Five wild and wacky woodcock facts
3/18/2018When it comes to birds you can see in the preserves, the American woodcock may be the most unique one you'll come across.
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Before and after: Prescribed burn at Braidwood Dunes
3/16/2018It's a stunning contrast in photos.
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Coyote in a field after a prescribed burn
Five fascinating facts about coyotes
1/10/2018Coyotes are incredibly smart and adaptable. But how much do you really know about these generally reclusive animals that are afraid of humans?
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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.