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 ›
Nature
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 ›
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 ›
From the community
Is it Ike’s turn?
After a year of fishing in a variety of tournaments across the nation, 49 of the best anglers will finally compete in the 2012 Bassmaster … Read more ›
Hooting great horned owls celebrate Valentine’s Day
Beneath a full moon on a cold, winter’s evening, the pair begins its courtship duet. Hoo hoo hoooo hooo hoo, he bellows atop a walnut … Read more ›
We could see northern lights tonight, thanks to solar flare
For the second time in just three months, people in the Chicago area have a shot at seeing the northern lights this evening. That’s because … Read more ›
From the community
Bald Eagles at Starved Rock
Have you ever been on a fishing trip in northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan or Canada and got a glimpse of an American Bald Eagle flying … Read more ›
Leaf colors nearing their peak
As the days grow shorter, tree leaves steal the orange glow of the waning sun. Their palette is nearing its peak now, infusing the natural … Read more ›
Zoo animals munch on ComEd trimmings
Animals at Brookfield Zoo are chomping on leaves, twigs and branches that ComEd workers collect after they trim trees and shrubs along power lines. Zoo … Read more ›
