Asian carp. Zebra and quagga mussels. Brazilian elodea and Eurasian watermilfoil. Their names read like a list of recent headlines. All of these aquatic animals … Read more ›
Nature
From the community
Growing with Nature Organic Plant Sale
Grow Your Own Groceries Where else can you purchase organic plants that are also classroom education tools? Come to the Growing with Nature Organic Plant … Read more ›
Elk herd, longtime area residents
The northwest corner of Higgins and Arlington Heights may look like an empty, fenced-in field most of the time, but, yes, there are elk in … Read more ›
Saturday night is prime time for Lyrids meteoroid watching
Saturday night promises to be cold, a little damp and dark — a great night to be outdoors, if you’re a stargazer. The hours from … Read more ›
From the community
Dogs agree, Aldens Kennels, on edge of McHenry County’s glacial park, is perfect setting for K9 fun and relaxation
Glacial Park Nature Preserve in McHenry County offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature. The 3,273-acre park was carved out by the glaciers during … Read more ›
From the community
Nature Up Close: Macro Photography
Join the Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones and Joan Sayre, noted photographer, for an evening full of images that will amaze your senses. Joan is … Read more ›
The lowly dandelion: It’s got some good points
Dandelions are cropping up in lawns all over suburbia and the city–and that’s got homeowners screaming as it usually does this time of year. Some … Read more ›
Update: Land purchase will expand Grant Woods Forest Preserve
The Lake County Forest Preserves Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a $3-million land purchase that will increase the size of Grant Woods Forest Preserve to … Read more ›
Rescued snakes are returned to habitat
After spending most of the winter curled up in a 6-foot-tall wine chiller in a Lake Forest wildlife center, scores of squirming reptiles were set … Read more ›
State park entrance fees: Illinois’ proposal for entry fees at state parks is seen as a sign of the times
At Starved Rock State Park, Wanda Boggs prepared sandwiches Tuesday on a vast lawn in front of the visitor center as two of her grandchildren … Read more ›
