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

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...

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...

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...

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

Summer nights glow and twinkle thanks to an illuminating insect, the firefly. There are over 2,000 kinds of fireflies in the world. In...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and spring is finally near. This is such a great time to get outside and...

February is no time to stay inside! Take advantage of the snow to play these games you can’t enjoy any other time of year. Snow Snake...

Can an owl really see better than you at night? Try this owl eyes’ experiment and shed some light on your night vision. What You'll Need:...

Winter is the perfect time to see animal activity in your own backyard or in the forest preserves. Normally, we may not be able to see...

Can your jello critter survive? Most animals have fur, feathers or extra layers of fat insulation to help them survive winter. They also...

Here's a new twist on some winter fun. Building a snowman can be a lot of fun, but it also can be a lot of hard work, especially for...

If you are looking for a reason to stay up past your bedtime that even your parents will agree to, January 20 may be the perfect night....

Do you enjoy looking up at the sky and seeing what you can find? Do you always want to stay up late past your normal bedtime? Kids, this...

Fall is in full swing right now — and what a perfect time to be outside. The weather is usually not too cold at this time, so why not...