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4 days ago
3 min

Learn The Science of Shadows While Having Fun

Shadows are created when light hits an object. The object blocks the light, and darkness appears on the other side of the object. This da...

Jun 18
2 min

Head Into The Great Outdoors For Some Painting Fun

Sure, you can paint indoors, but why? There are so many advantages to gathering your supplies and heading outdoors. Of course, being outs...

May 26
2 min

Go For The Gold In The Animal Olympics

While the 2020 Summer Olympics have been postponed, there is no reason you can’t participate in your own games at home. You just need to ...

May 12
2 min

Turn Your Next Family Walk Into A Scavenger Hunt

Have you been taking a lot of walks with your family lately? Well, here’s one way to spice it up! Have the entire family join in on this ...

May 5
2 min

Spring A Perfect Time To Go Outside And Do Nothing

Spring is here! It is a busy time of activity. Outside critters are scurrying about, and some birds are returning to the area after trave...

Apr 9
2 min

Rain, Rain Please Come And Stay!

We all know April showers bring May flowers. They can also bring new outdoor adventures! Don’t let that rain ruin your day. Embrace it an...

Feb 18
2 min

Plan A Winter Hike To Celebrate The Season

Are you tired of being cooped up inside this winter? Then bundle up and head outside to enjoy the great outdoors! Plan a walk with your f...

Feb 7
2 min

Catching Snowflakes Is A Childhood Rite Of Passage

Please, let it snow! I know not everyone agrees, but I am hoping we get a few beautiful snowfalls this winter. And when we do, head out a...

Jan 10
3 min

Head Outside For a Winter Nest Quest

Winter is a great chance to discover who moved in to the tree next door. Usually the trees are full of leaves, hiding nests from hungry p...

Dec 17, 2019
2 min

Yodel-Ay-Hee-Hoo: The Science Behind Echoes

Why do we sometimes hear echoes, but not others? Have you ever noticed that some places are really great for echoes? Even your footsteps ...

Nov 5, 2019
2 min

Be A Leaf Peeper This Fall

Fall is the best time of year to enjoy all the leaves. Back in September, we encouraged you to check out the leaves to investigate how in...

Oct 3, 2019
3 min

Team Up With Technology When You Head Outdoors

We may not like to admit it, but our smartphones are a huge part of our lives. If you look around, people are scrolling and checking all ...

Sep 24, 2019
2 min

In Appreciation of the Humble Leaf

Soon the leaves will change colors and the smaller plants will die off for the season. Before it’s too late, get outside and observe just...

Aug 1, 2019
4 min

Can You Fly Like a Monarch? Head Outside and Try

August is Monarch Month at the Forest Preserve District of Will County! In our area, the end of August marks the beginning of the monarch...

Jul 11, 2019
2 min

Firefly Games To Play in the Dark

Summer nights glow and twinkle thanks to an illuminating insect, the firefly. There are over 2,000 kinds of fireflies in the world. In No...

Jun 20, 2019
2 min

Twilight Is The Perfect Time For Outdoor Exploration

Twilight is the time of the day when the sun has just set below the horizon. The sky can be full of oranges, purples and blues. It is sti...

Jun 4, 2019
2 min

Celebrate the Great Outdoors This Month

June is Great Outdoors Month! The days are getting longer and warmer and there are so many reasons to head outside. Make a commitment to ...

May 28, 2019
2 min

Go Ahead and Get Dirty With Your Own Soil Study

Spring smells of soil. New life is popping out of the ground. It’s the season to start planting your garden. It’s the perfect time to dig...

Apr 23, 2019
3 min

Fun With Phenology

Head outside to investigate all the seasonal changes that come with spring, which is the study of phenology. What is phenology? Phenology...

Mar 26, 2019
1 min

Enjoy the Sounds of Nature

When exploring outdoors, humans heavily rely on their sense of sight. A lot of visitors ask naturalists, “Where are all the animals? I ne...

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