Ruby-throated Hummingbirds... Those Fabulous Flying Jewels
“The hummingbird is like a flying jewel,” said the 10-year-old boy excitedly at one of my hum…
Butterfly Release: A Moving Experience
Have you ever seen five hundred Monarchs being released into the air at the same time? It’s a…
Who’s New at the Zoo?
It’s that time of year again…when the temperatures are starting to warm up and the kids are…
Wonderful Wildlife Park in Florida Perfect for Family Spring Break
Is spring break time taking you and your family on an out- of -state visit to Florida? Don’t forget to…
Rader Family Farms Fun for All Ages
Looking for a great place to celebrate Fall’s arrival with your children or grandchildren? Why not…
Annual Farm Crawl Connects Community with Local Agriculture
Fourth annual DeWitt County Farm Crawl coming this fall! Last year’s Farm Crawl attracted over 1,500 vi…
Pollinator Festival -- A Great Learning Experience
August makes us think about pollinators….bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s their time to s…
Butterfly Release: A Moving Experience
Have you ever seen four hundred Monarch and Painted Lady Butterflies being released into the air at the s…
The Buzz About Bees
Summer is almost here and that means that bees have already began to swarm. Bees are a very important par…
15th Annual Yard Smart Garden Walk: Small Spaces with a Big Impact
The Ecology Action Center invites local residents to attend its 15th annual Yard Smart Garden Walk on Sat…
National Trails Day Celebration: Take a hike at Funks Grove June 3
Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists are planning their third trails day celebration to be held Satu…
6 Tips For Planting A Kid-Friendly Garden
Teaching your kids about gardening will enrich them in many ways. They will learn about responsibility,…
Adopting an Avian Family
The American Robin is one of our most beloved and recognizable birds. About ten inches long, it is the l…
Miller Park Zoo Hosts Party for the Planet Event
Miller Park Zoo will celebrate Earth Day with Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 22 from 1 - 3 p.m.P…
Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
This is a great project to do with your kids for any season. Except for boiling the water, kids as young…
Spring is on the Wing!
It’s time to look up and note who is flying overhead and may even stop by for a visit in our yards. Man…
Frogwatch Beginning at Miller Park Zoo
FrogWatch USA is a Citizen Science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that offers ind…
Just Click It!
Last year I was asked to talk to a group of girl scouts about photographing nature. The girls ranged in…
Touring Costa Rica… On the Internet Express
Want to take the family to Costa Rica? You can do it without the expense, the time or the travel involved…
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