Watching fireflies is one of the singular pleasures of a warm summer night. Many of us have fond memories of watching them flit about and even catching them in a jar to observe their flashes more ...

Hiking and biking aren't the only activities available at local forest preserves for summer fun. All offer a variety of programs, facilities and activities for a change of pace. There are 11 paddling ...

Forests are darker and quieter due to coronavirus, giving a photographer and researchers the chance to document a special moment. Fireflies known as snappy syncs (Photuris frontalis) illuminate the ...