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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)

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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 ›

This Woodstock wetland absorbs and cleans stormwater while enhancing property values and providing habitat for wildlife.

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Green Infrastructure: the Living Backbone of our Communities

By Lisa Haderlein | May 4 at 7:34 p.m.

The word infrastructure brings to mind roads, power lines, sewers and other built systems that support the human population. But there is also a natural, … 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 ›

A tag on an ash tree in Lake in the Hills signals the infestation of the emerald ash borer. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Emerald ash borer infestation spikes in McHenry County, state

By Lawerence Synett | April 12 at 2:50 p.m.

An infestation of emerald ash borer continues to ravage McHenry County, destroying thousands of ash trees with seemingly no end in sight. The tree-killer has … 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.

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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 1:00 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 ›

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 ›

From the community

Hackmatack NWR Becoming a Reality

By Lisa Haderlein | March 22 at 2:37 p.m.

The proposed Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge just took one step closer to becoming a reality when the US Fish & Wildlife Service released an Assessment … Read more ›

A chorus frog is no larger than a thumb when fully grown. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

Chorus frogs signal spring

By Sheryl DeVore | March 20 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ›

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Burn Season is Upon Us!

By Lisa Haderlein | March 19 at 9:26 a.m.

You've probably noticed smoke in the air recently. The season for burning natural areas in McHenry County arrived early this year! Typically the temperature is … Read more ›