Wonder At Home

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) The month of June also marks Great Outdoors Month, making it a great opportunity to explore our local nature and wildlife. We have a long […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year to encourage awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Today, we’re […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) Did you know that June is Mud Month? That’s why we’re dedicating today’s email to mud and the critters you can find in […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) Is it a moth? Is it a butterfly? It’s a skipper! Let’s explore these special butterflies and discover some that you might see […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) Dr. Allison recently released some smooth greensnakes into the Lake County Forest Preserves as part of our ongoing headstart partnership. So we thought […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) Host plants are big part of the insect world, so today we’re talking all about them! Keep reading to learn which species relies […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) In today’s newsletter, we’re tackling some of your most common questions. Have other questions? Be sure to drop us a line and maybe […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) Although we often associate milkweed with the monarch butterfly, there are lots of other insects to discover on this incredible plant! Today, we’re […]

(Contenido disponible en Español está marcado abajo) What is a habitat? A habitat is the area in which a group of plants and animals live and interact. An animal’s habitat […]

Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity. Our scientists are dedicated to conserving and bolstering the biodiversity of our native species. But what does that mean? And why is […]