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
From the community
FREE Earth Day Celebration at Wheeling Park District CRC
The free Earth Day Celebration Sunday, April 22, from 1 to 4 PM, at the Wheeling Park District Community Recreation Center (CRC) will focus on … 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 ›
Chorus frogs signal spring
It’s no bigger than your thumb, but its song can resonate across the marshes. In fact, when a group of these amphibians called chorus frogs … 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 ›
From the community
Restoring the Future: Saving the Oak Woodlands
Join the Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones and Ann Maine, President, Lake County Forest Preserve District, as she updates us on several major restoration projects … Read more ›
A Lake County prairie gets state protection
It won’t overwhelm you like the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls. It’s not as big as Yellowstone Park. In fact, it’s probably not as large … 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 ›
From the community
Volo Bog State Natural Area seeks Volunteer Docents
Volo Bog State Natural Area Seeks Adult Volunteer Docents The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking for adult volunteers for Volo Bog State Natural … Read more ›
