Some schools in Southern Illinois will be able to visit state parks and natural areas thanks to a grant program ...

If you're a lover of the forest and all things natural history, you'll adore the incredible old-growth forests in Illinois like this one.

More than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites – ...

Look for somewhere free of light pollution. Illinois boasts some great state parks and nature areas that are known for stargazing, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Pay close attention to the flora and fauna growing around you. It may open you up to a world of wonder, appreciation and ...

Researchers have been monitoring the impact of bison on plant and animal communities at The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa ...

It’s home to an incredibly rare inland dune wetland called a panne—one of only a small number of freshwater pannes in the entire world—according to the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.

A request for injunction filed by the State of Illinois in April 2024 on behalf of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Nature Preserve Commission has ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The leading experts on conservation converged for the Wild Things Conference in Rosemont on Saturday. The biennial convention is one of the largest conservation gatherings in the ...

Maple Fest, a tradition for more than 40 years, puts guests front and center to learn and experience the process of turning ...

Wildlife Prairie Park offers immersive experiences such as nature hikes ... lives of the animals that make the Midwest, and central Illinois, what it is today.