Explore the rich and diverse wildlife of Southern Illinois in its natural habitat. See incredible animals, serene landscapes, and the true spirit of nature in this unique region of the United States.

Fulton-Mason Eagle Day 2026 is a free, family-friendly event on February 7th with activities across multiple locations in ...

LEWISTOWN, Ill. (WMBD) — The Nature Conservatory bought the land now known as the Emiquon Nature Preserve in 2000, and they continue to work to educate the public about the importance of floodplains.

A bison grazes in front of an Illinois Nature Preserves Commission sign. Restoring keystone species like this one is a major goal of rewilding. A new law in Illinois formalizes efforts to reintroduce ...

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Maggie Dougherty Medill Illinois News Bureau WOLF LAKE, Ill.

(WAND) —Leaves throughout central Illinois are changing colors providing the perfect backdrop for family photos. But why do the colors change? NOAA says as summer fades into fall, the shorter days ...

Calumet City is home to a special gem — a site where sand dunes, savannas, prairies and wetlands lined the shore of what once was an ancient lake that dates back thousands of years. Today, the site ...