In the 1960s, the creation of the Illinois Nature Preserves made the state a pioneer in conservation. There was a sense of urgency after the state had plowed or developed most of its prairie.

Illinois Nature Preserve Commission sites in the Cook County forest preserves Baker’s Lake Nature Preserve (near Barrington) Black Partridge Woods Nature Preserve (near Lemont) ...

For more information on Illinois Beach State Park, go to https://dnr.illinois.gov and search for the link to the park.

Whether the southwest portion of the Illinois Beach Nature Preserve at the Illinois Beach State Park is ever open to the ...

The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission has announced the dedication of two new nature preserves, an addition to one nature preserve and the registration of two new land and water reserves. They ...

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 ...

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Illinois is the Prairie State and the Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is kicking off an event to restore the prairie ecosystem at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve. From ...

Extreme weather in Illinois, such as drought, flooding or sweltering heat with temperatures reaching 100 degrees that have amassed attention this summer, can contribute to low abundance, he said.

Eagle Creek State Park is located near Findlay and has a few marked nature trails, including a 12-mile Illini Trail and a 3 mile cross-country ski trail is available in the winter. Carpenter Park ...

Today, The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife are working together to give the little yellow orchid a helping hand. By cross pollinating the plants with pollen from distant orchids ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Steward is a glossy magazine that showcases Illinois' natural world -- forests and prairie, animals and insects.