We are please to introduce the newest member of the Forest Preserve of Winnebago County, Liz Hucker!

Moths and butterflies are both well known, especially during the summer and fall months. But what sets them apart from each other?

There is no denying the unique song of the cicadas during the Midwest summer months. Let’s dive in to some fascinating cicada facts!

The forest preserves are teeming with opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat.

Are dinosaurs flying through Illinois? These large, prehistoric birds migrate through Illinois in the spring and fall seasons.

These fierce, nocturnal predators are permanent residents of Illinois and are the most common owl in North America.

You may be familiar with the turkey on your Thanksgiving table every year, but how much do you know about wild turkeys? Eastern Wild Turkey | Photo Courtesy of Canva.com The Eastern wild turkey ( Meleagris gallopavo ) is one of six recognized subspecies of turkey in the United States, but the only subspecies in Illinois. Illinois has its own exclusive breed of turkey?! Pretty neat. Male wild turkeys are often referred to as "gobblers" or "toms" while female wild turkeys are k

How much do you really know about Green Frogs? Don't worry, we've got the facts.

Woodchucks are well known wildlife in the Midwest, but did you know they are technically the largest squirrel in Illinois?

Do you know what to do when you find a fawn by itself? Now you do...