Spotted a hawk scanning a field for a quick meal at the Morton Arboretum one late spring afternoon. Read more ›
Nature
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 ›
Warm weather has ticks out earlier than normal this year
The drawback to our mild winter and early, unusually warm spring is that ticks — those tiny, potentially dangerous creatures — have come out early. … Read more ›
From the community
What About the Lilacs?
Many people are concerned with the early arrival of lilacs. They wonder: "How will we celebrate Lilac Time in Lombard once the lilacs are gone?" … Read more ›
From the community
Willowbrook Wildlife Center Reminds Residents That It's Baby Animal Season
Spring is breeding time for many DuPage County animal species. The staff and volunteers at Willowbrook Wildlife Center, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s … Read more ›
Lilac Time’s favorite attraction arrives weeks ahead of schedule
West suburban Lombard, dubbed “The Lilac Village,” celebrates the sweet smelling bush best known for its pale purple flowers every spring. In May, village leaders … Read more ›
From the community
Boat Rentals at Two Forest Preserve Lakes
Visitors to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville and Herrick Lake at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve … Read more ›
From the community
District Springs Into Action for Early Trail Repairs
The area’s summerlike weather has brought scores of visitors with cabin fever to DuPage County’s forest preserves — and to some rather rough forest preserve … Read more ›
Unseasonably warm March proves a mixed bag for animals, plants
Ecologist Steve Sullivan was trolling for voles recently when he noticed something quite unusual: Swarms of flies buzzing about the Chicago area, in winter. But … Read more ›
Four-leaf clover: Rare variation of a common, edible weed (and may be good luck)
That sometimes pesky white clover creeping into your grass in spring is the same plant that supposedly brings luck to those who find it in … Read more ›
