Winter, the dormant season for most plants in the Chicago area, presents unique opportunities for restoration work targeting larger, woody invasive species at suburban forest preserves. The ...

Male cardinals have striking ... They typically frequent forests, but can also be found in parks and backyard feeders, especially if there are spruce trees present. They travel in big flocks ...

This time of year, birds are easier to see on bare branches and you’ll have the run of some of the best viewing spots.

This forest has plumbing. Silhouetted oak, birch and sycamore trees stand shoulder to shoulder with towering metal frames supporting drainpipes, which reach up to the very tops of the trees.