On June 7, 2022, the Living Collections team and ecologist Dan Thompson released 117 head–started Blanding’s turtles into the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. This release was a couple […]
Exploring Chicago birds
Chicago is positioned in one of the main bird migratory routes in North America, called the Mississippi Flyway. Natural areas along this route such as Chicago’s Lakefront, green spaces, and […]
Don’t dump & don’t disrupt
We all love spending time in Lincoln Park and around North Pond, but we often forget that there is a right and a wrong way to interact with the species […]
Exploring Weather and Climate!
We’re exploring weather, climate, and more in today’s episode of Curious By Nature! Grab a pencil and a piece of paper and let’s learn how to make observations of changing seasons […]
Peregrine falcons in Chicago
It’s important to recognize successes in the area of endangered species, and we’ve got an inspiring story of a species right here in Chicago! Through diligent work and coordinated efforts […]
Online Science Education in a Pandemic and Beyond
Although the mode of delivery of the Museum’s mission has changed, its essence has remained true. Creating a positive relationship between people and nature has always been the goal and will continue to be the goal.
