Nature

Many bird species show us that clothes – I mean feathers – really do make the man.

In the large-scale exhibition, experience five exclusive works created from naturally downed, reclaimed tree branches and other natural materials gathered from throughout The Morton Arboretum.

Ale Trail Night on Friday night at Elder Brewing Co. in Joliet will include giveaways, a live acoustic set from Martin Huff and an opportunity to learn how to use the 2023 Heritage Corridor Ale Trail passport to visit local breweries.

She realized, after a lifetime of gardening and a career in horticulture, what a tremendous impact even a small amount of native plants can have on a landscape.

John Primer and The Real Deal Blues Band will perform Friday night at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

What I’m still talking about with my nature nerd friends (and anyone else who will listen) are the strange projections emanating from the tiny creature’s back.

Reason No. 5: It was fun watching the naturalist trying to coax the turtles out of hiding – and to see their speed when they realized food had arrived.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering three events this weekend to help make Mother’s Day 2023 a special celebration.

Last year, this local wildlife rescue group took in between 800 and 900 animals that found themselves in unfortunate circumstances, usually due to some sort of human action or interaction.

The village of Channahon will hold a village-wide garage sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Map will be posted online Thursday morning.

Doing amazing work to help birds and other critters is KARE, Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife.

Find some time soon to celebrate the ground-nesting peaceable pollinators.

The eaglets were born in two separate nests at the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

Little bits of nature were flying through the air, and I was bound by the Nature Nerd’s creed to investigate.

Participants of all ages and families are welcome on the free hike at Bemis Woods North, with dogs permitted on leash.