A yard that's all grass is just so boring ... and the wildlife thinks so, too. For many conservation-minded people, a little bit of wilderness in the yard can have a great big payoff – for people and animals alike. ...
It’s easy to take for granted that wolves once roamed the open prairies, until human activity pushed them out. Thanks to the efforts of many, they’re on the move. Join photographer David C. Olson as he tracks these elusive, oft-maligned yet fantastically beautiful creatures in the wilds of North America. ...
Inspired by a lifelong fascination with nature and conservation, this McHenry County leader is lending a voice to plants and animals, as she leads an effort to preserve the region’s natural heritage – including oak trees as old as three or four centuries. ...
Students at Barrington High School have been getting their feet wet in conservation issues - literally - thanks to the Barrington Area Conservation Trust. Learn how this new generation is learning to take action. ...
For the first time in almost 200 years, a herd of wild bison is roaming land east of the Mississippi River. Jon McGinty explains how these mighty animals -- so symbolic of America's heritage -- are helping to restore prairie. ...
There’s so much to do in our region of the Old Northwest Territory! Here’s a sample of our recreation and destination events ...