Nature news
Led by environmental experts, this University of Illinois Extension program explores a new natural resource topic each month and provides small and meaningful ways to connect with nature.
Here are ways to control odorous house ants without using harsh chemicals or hiring an exterminator.
Learn about the history of bobcats in our state, recent bobcat recolonization of northern Illinois, and bobcat ecology during a Thursday, April 11 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Petite, resilient and stinky are only a small sampling of the odorous house ant’s many fascinating traits.
A gaggle of birders, scanning the Canada geese in and around a man-made pond, noted that one of the birds was not like the others.
Here are five fun things to do in Kane County this weekend.
Timo Wayman, an entomology graduate student at University of Illinois, is interested in native bee conservation and bee parasites and is conducting a research project on bee hotels in Illinois.
I was just about to throw in the towel, when I found out I’m not alone in this sea of color confusion.
The warmer weather we’ve experienced recently has caused some arthropods, aka woodpecker food, to start moving around.
As casual observers, we have no way of knowing for sure whether our winter robins are year-round residents or visitors from farther north.
Forest Preserve District of Will County has scheduled volunteer morning programs that provide nature enthusiasts and those looking for community service opportunities to make a difference in your community. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Here are ways to kick out intrusive flora and fauna before they damage our environment.
Invasive plants and animals are hitching rides all over the planet.
The European brown snail has been introduced widely because they are, frankly, delicious.
We’ve all been trained to expect leaves to fall off trees when autumn comes. But have you noticed that some trees don’t follow the plan?