A trail camera in Will County’s forest preserve captured images of two bobcats, revealing that one had a limp. Becky Blankenship, a wildlife ecologist with the Forest Preserve District, noted this same bobcat appeared in footage from 2022. This suggests the animal is recovering and thriving in the wild. Bobcats, known scientifically as lynx rufus, […]
As the Colorado River nears the end of one of its driest years ever, experts caution that the river’s water flow is hitting a pivotal threshold. This could soon disrupt the complex “Law of the River,” which has regulated its waters for over a century. Observed on Wednesday, the river’s low water levels may lead […]
Odd white spots on your pachysandra bed likely signal the presence of euonymus scale, a pest that pierces and sucks plant sap. Immediate action may not be necessary unless the infestation becomes significant. Understanding Euonymus Scale This pest employs piercing-sucking mouthparts, making insecticide use challenging due to the protective covering adults form. Predominantly, female insects […]
Standing for over a century, a majestic oak tree at North Shore United Methodist Church in Glencoe continues to grace the community with its presence. This impressive tree has not only provided shade and serenity to Sunday congregants but has also been honored as Glencoe’s 2026 Tree of the Year. The annual tradition, led by […]
Witnessing Changes at Big Bend National Park Last month, a journey to Big Bend National Park unveiled significant changes along the border area. The park, which boasts 118 miles of shared border with Mexico, is undergoing transformations that are hard to ignore. The landscape, previously pristine and undisturbed, is now marked by construction activity. This […]
Recent reports indicate that the Trump administration may be working on a proposal to transfer part of Yosemite National Park to a private land developer. This news has sparked significant alarm among park advocates and the public, who fear the potential privatization of public lands. The Conversation, an independent nonprofit news organization, provides readers with […]
As of Sept. 1, 2026, New Zealand has reported a noteworthy increase in the population of one of the world’s most endangered parrot species, the kakapo. Officials announced that 90 new chicks have brought the population total to a record 325 birds, according to the New Zealand Conservation Department’s statement on Tuesday. The kakapos are […]
The National Park Service had previously cautioned about increased risk of flash flooding and debris flows in parts of the North Rim due to a devastating wildfire in 2025. This warning came months before a deadly flash flood struck the Grand Canyon. The wildfire, known as the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire, left a significant burn […]
Big Bend National Park features diverse habitats, including desert, mountains, and river ecosystems. At the center are the Chisos Mountains. These mountains boast cooler forest ecosystems with pinyon pines, junipers, and the endangered Guadalupe fescue. The Chisos Mountains rise about 6,000 feet above the Chihuahuan Desert. In these heights, isolated from other ecosystems, unique environments […]
Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s closure of its lone magnet bilingual school may open opportunities for public park development. The Skokie Park District aims to acquire the closed Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies property to expand Timber Ridge Park. This potential new parkland is located at 9040 Lawndale Avenue in Skokie, adjacent to the […]