Have you ever wondered what the differences are between frogs and toads? You’re in luck! Airen and our Nature Museum frog and toad friends are here to break down their […]
Go on a nature walk with Nicole!
In today’s episode of Curious By Nature, we’re looking up high and down low for some animal evidence! Click the thumbnail above to join Nicole on her nature walk and see […]
All about fireflies!
In our season premiere of Curious By Nature, we’re taking a closer look at the insects that light up the summer night sky. Join Allen in part 1 of our […]
All about cicadas!
Cicadas are a pretty common sight in Chicago. The ones we see most often are called annual cicadas which emerge every year. There are some, called periodical cicadas, that only […]
What is a prescribed burn?
We’re closing out Earth Week with a very special Curious By Nature! We recently conducted a prescribed, controlled burn on our grounds. Why did we do that? Does it help or hurt […]
What Do Squirrels Eat? Squirrel Facts
We’re closing out our season of Curious By Nature learning all about squirrels! Join Marjorie and our friend Joel Brown (Distinguished Professor of Biology, Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Chicago) to learn all […]
Nature Painting Craft with Ice Cubes
Nicole has a very *cool* craft for us today! Learn how you can paint with ice cubes in today’s Curious By Nature! When you’re done, be sure to share your beautiful works of […]
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 […]
Extinct & Endangered Species
We’re continuing the theme of World Wildlife Day into today’s episode of Curious By Nature. Our senior director of collections, Dawn, is showcasing some special extinct and endangered species. Click the […]
How to paint on snow
Katherine Lampert is back to show us how to create beautiful art in the snow! Check out today’s episode of Curious By Nature then keep reading for more snow-covered crafts! Support for […]