They are small, they are cute, and sometimes they can be a little scary, too. Bats are fascinating mammals and they have some amazing adaptations that are a lot like […]
Weaving like a weaverbird
Did You Know That Some Birds Can Weave? In the family of Ploceidae, there are multiple species of weaverbirds. As their name suggests, these birds can weave their nests on […]
Puzzling together insect metamorphosis
Insects are capable of undergoing a complete change in appearance throughout their life cycles. The process of growth and development from an egg all the way to their adult form […]
Mounting plant specimens at home
Pressing plants at home is an easy activity and a fun way to learn more about the plants in your yard or neighborhood. This guide will show you how to […]
How to press plants at home
Pressing plants at home is an easy activity and a fun way to learn more about the plants in your yard or neighborhood. Supplies Needed Plants Paper Heavy books Cardboard […]
Go in the field with Dr. Allison
Earlier this year, we had the chance to go out in the field with Dr. Allison to see some of her team’s conservation work up close. Check out the video above […]
Herman Silas Pepoon
Herman Silas Pepoon (1860-1941) was a physician, teacher, botanist, and naturalist with a particular focus on the plants of Illinois and the Midwest. He was born in Warren, Illinois to […]
Taking animal self portraits with Tappan Gregory
A. Tappan Gregory (1886-1961) was devoted to natural studies, but professionally followed in his father’s footsteps and became a lawyer. He received his A.B. from Yale University in 1910 and […]
Making observations with William Dreuth
Documented bird observations are incredibly useful for understanding species migration and shifts in species populations or range as well as phenology (the timing of seasonal natural events such as plants […]
What can animal mouths tell us about what they eat?
Observing an animal’s body can tell us so much about its life! But some animals can be hard to observe up close in nature. That’s where collections come in! Museums, […]
