Kevin Tungesvick is a lifelong resident of Madison County. An avid naturalist and self-taught botanist, Kevin is author of a ...

Some Illinois walking trails built on old railroad tracks are providing more than recreational outlets. The sites are ...

As sweeping changes to the federal Clean Water Act in recent years have weakened protections for wetlands, Illinois has ...

Just because it's winter, that doesn't mean you can't get outside with plenty of nature adventures around Illinois.

Nature Institute to host Painting with the Prairie class in Godfrey ...

More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators ...

A mix of outdoors stories from Illinois, including information on opportunities to view bald eagles across the state.

Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve A visit to Salt Lick Point is a natural jumping-off point for experiencing what makes southwestern Illinois special. This natural area just east of Valmeyer ...

As federal safeguards erode, state lawmakers are laying the groundwork for restoring and protecting wetlands left vulnerable ...

Illinois gets weird in the best way. From sandstone canyons to skyline views, these places stick with you long after the ...

Discover Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, Illinois: free, relaxed, and full of surprises like rescued raptors and mastodon bones.

A quarter mile walk at the Sand Ridge Nature Center tells the story of the Underground Railroad, with lessons for today’s ...