In cities like Chicago, windows can become a hazard to migrating birds. Birds might try to fly through the glass they can’t see, or they might fly towards glass that […]
Caring for houseplants in the winter
Give your houseplants the best care this winter. Our manager of horticulture, Seth Harper, has laid out some great tips to make sure that your plants look their best all […]
Make your own paper sssnake!
There are thousands of different types of snakes in the world, some as thin as a piece of spaghetti and some almost as long as a school bus. They can […]
“Do snakes have bones?”
What types of body parts does a snake have? What do snake skeletons do? Airen’s bringing out some of our snake friends and preserved snake specimens to give us a […]
DIY nature wreath
Let’s celebrate the season by making our own fall-themed nature wreath to decorate your home. This easy craft is fun to do as a family project. Supplies A piece of […]
Zero waste holidays
Our staff members from the Nature Museum’s sustainability program, Chicago Conservation Corps (C3), put together some tips and tricks to make your upcoming holiday dinners a little greener. As for any […]
Where does our food come from?
Eating is a communal act that connects us to one another. Each of us grew up with different food traditions that link us to our families and cultural identities. But […]
“How do you take care of your butterflies?”
That’s a question our facilitators get asked a lot! Have you ever wondered what butterflies eat? Or where our butterflies come from? Allen is here to give you a glimpse […]
Dressing for the weather
Fall brings lots of seasonal changes. Leaves turn yellow, orange, red, and then fall; temperatures drop; the amount of daylight grows shorter. Animals prepare for winter or migrate. Some animals […]
Squirrel drey discovery!
The two common squirrels found in Chicago are gray squirrel and fox squirrel. Both remain relatively active in the winter – they don’t hibernate! In periods of extreme cold, squirrels […]
