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Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasives species that has been problematic in the Great Lakes region since the 1990's. (Photo from WI IDNR)
From the community

Aquatic Invasive Species Found at a Lake Near You

By Cathy McGlynn | Monday at 3:19 p.m.

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 ›

From the community

Use Caution Around Bats

By Lake County Health Department | May 15 at 3:53 p.m.

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is urging Lake County residents to avoid contact with bats. So far this spring, there have been two … Read more ›

One of the 13 elk living in Elk Grove. (Heather Leszczewicz/TribLocal)

Elk herd, longtime area residents

By Heather Leszczewicz | April 25 at 1:46 p.m.

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

April 21 at 12:53 p.m.

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 ›

Darius Kidd, a trainer at Ringwood based Aldens Kennels, takes one of the guests for a walk. Walks at Aldens are a special treat considering the close proximity to Glacial Park Nature Preserve.
From the community

Dogs agree, Aldens Kennels, on edge of McHenry County’s glacial park, is perfect setting for K9 fun and relaxation

By Rich Publicity | April 12 at 1:04 p.m.

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 ›

Enjoy the dazling world of nature - Up Close!
From the community

Nature Up Close: Macro Photography

By Rick Sanders | April 10 at 5:17 p.m.

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 ›

Dandelions are creeping up in lawns all over suburbia. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

The lowly dandelion: It’s got some good points

By Sheryl DeVore | April 9 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ›

Virginia bluebells bloom in April at Grant Woods Forest Preserve (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

Update: Land purchase will expand Grant Woods Forest Preserve

By Sheryl DeVore | April 5 at 10:50 a.m.

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 ›

Rob Carmichael, curator of the Lake Forest Wildlife Discovery Center, holds several brown snakes that spent the winter in a wine chiller in the center. The snakes were released Monday in Illinois Sate Beach Park in Zion. Michael Tercah/Chicago Tribune

Rescued snakes are returned to habitat

April 3 at 6:41 a.m.

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

March 28 at 7:47 a.m.

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 ›

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