Aug 11, 20202 minThese Tiny Catfish Pack A PunchHave you ever gone netting in a river or a pond, looking for tadpoles and minnows, only to scoop out a tiny catfish? You didn’t even have...
Aug 4, 20203 minHeard But Not Seen: Coyotes Thrive In The DarkHave you ever woken up late at night and heard an eerie howl? Or have you been outside at dusk and a yip, yip, yiiiip broke through the...
Jul 31, 20202 minDig This: American Badgers Are Digging MachinesThe American badger is an always present but not often seen animal across Will County and much of Illinois. They are mostly nocturnal,...
Jul 23, 20202 minWhat's That Buzzing Around? Hummingbird or Moth?If you are a hummingbird lover, you’re going to love the clearwing sphinx moths too. These critters look like a hummingbird, sound like a...
Jul 10, 20202 minYoung Dragonflies Look Nothing Like Adult VersionsDid you know dragonflies swim? Not the adults – they’re the colorful flyers who zip around. We’re talking about younger dragonflies. They...
Jul 2, 20202 minA Snake In Your Yard? It's Likely A Garter SnakeChances are, if you’ve seen a snake in your yard it was a garter snake. That’s because the garter snake is the most common snake in...
Jun 26, 20202 minIs That Spit On That Plant? Nope, Just A SpittlebugHave you ever walked along the trail or in your own garden and noticed a big glob of spit on a plant? Well, it wasn’t left by a human; it...
Jun 5, 20202 minBluegills Are Common, But Can You Identify One?The bluegill is the state fish of Illinois. It is one of the most common fish in our rivers, lakes and ponds. They are also a popular...
May 29, 20202 minBlue-Spotted Salamander Sports Rare Flash of Blue In Animal KingdomBlue isn’t a very popular color in the animal kingdom. When we think of blue animals, a few birds usually come to mind: blue jays, great...
May 22, 20203 minFlying Squirrels: The Pilots of the ForestTo fly without wings takes guts. Would you do it? Of course not! But it’s something flying squirrels do every night as they glide through...
May 1, 20203 minBobcats in Illinois? You BetBobcats live throughout our state, although they are much more common in the southern counties of Illinois. No matter where they live,...
Apr 24, 20202 minIllinois' Monster: A Creature From The PastIllinois was once home to one of the most interesting and confusing animals — the Tullimonstrum gregarium, known as the Tully monster....
Apr 3, 20202 minThese Little Stinkers Give Plenty Of WarningsThe striped skunk is one of the most recognizable mammals in our area. They are known for their signature black and white stripes and...
Mar 24, 20203 minWelcome The Warblers Back To Will CountySpringtime brings in new life all around. Frogs call out from the wetlands, songbirds sing from the treetops and wildflowers break...
Mar 17, 20202 minTiny Spring Peepers Create The Sounds Of Spring There are many signs that spring has sprung, and one of the loudest is a tiny little frog known as the spring peeper. This frog is very...
Mar 3, 20202 minAre You As Squirrelly As A Squirrel?Have your parents or your teachers ever told you you’re acting squirrelly? They mean you’re being a little hyper or overactive. The word,...
Feb 25, 20202 minWater Birds: The Swans of Will CountyThree different species of swans call Will County home at least for a little while each year. Swans are large white birds with long...
Feb 11, 20203 minDo-Do-Do You Know About the Chickadee-Dee-Dee?Looking for signs of life in February? Check out a bird feeder or look out the window. You’ll be delighted to see all kinds of birds...
Jan 28, 20204 minOh, Deer: These Beloved Creatures Now Abundant in IllinoisThe sight of a deer in the distance often makes us stop in our tracks to admire these creatures from afar. But be still and quiet,...
Jan 24, 20201 minYou Might Recognize This Woodpecker From TVDid you know the animated cartoon character Woody the Woodpecker shares many of the same characteristics as a pileated woodpecker? Better...