Shedd Aquarium volunteer Betty Goldberg took citizen science to the next level, contributing a massive number of hours to a global survey of reef sharks.
Animals & Nature
Aug 6, 2020 |
Aug 3, 2020 |
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds in the last 50 years. A new bird banding station at Big Marsh Park is part of a massive effort to figure out ways to help our feathered friends.
Aug 1, 2020 |
The coronavirus has upended daily routines around the globe, but it’s not just humans who have been impacted. Our pets have grown accustomed to us being home around the clock.
Jul 30, 2020 |
The organization Environmentalists of Color is teaming up with the One Earth Film Fest to screen a pair of films focusing on the theme of “Outdoors While Black: Unpacking History, Reframing Safety & Taking Action.”
Jul 30, 2020 |
A largemouth bass fished from the Skokie River provided proof of the success of a 2018 dam removal on the Chicago River.
Jul 24, 2020 |
The Chicago Parks Foundation has created a citywide volunteer program to help keep the parks clean.
Jul 23, 2020 |
Organizers are moving forward with the outdoor event, which showcases urban livestock and agriculture in its many forms. Prospective hosts have until July 26 to apply to be part of the September 2020 tour, no chickens required.
Jul 13, 2020 |
More than 500 names were submitted for the chicks, which hatched in June, and the selected monikers reflect the history and spirit of Chicago.
Jul 13, 2020 |
Voting is open through Wednesday for the annual Chicago Bungalow Association’s garden contest.
Jul 10, 2020 |
July is National Bison Month — who knew? Here’s where you can catch buffalo roaming, close to home, in Illinois and Indiana.
Jul 10, 2020 |
Since 2014, the Chicago Tree Project has commissioned more than two dozen sculptures across the city, bringing new life to dead ash trees. The latest is a work by artist Gary Keenan.
Jul 8, 2020 |
Following social media campaigns like #BlackBirdersWeek and #BlackHikerWeek, a group of Black plant scientists from around the world is creating a community around — and celebrating — Black people who love plants.
Jul 6, 2020 |
Determined to close a loophole in a six-year-old city law, aldermen advanced a measure Monday that would ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits at a profit.
Jul 6, 2020 |
The three chicks hatched in mid-June and now local birding organizations have created a contest to give them names. Submissions are open through Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2020 |
Openlands’ searchable guide to parks, preserves, prairies, woodlands and more is a great resource for nature lovers.
Jul 2, 2020 |
The northern saw-whet is a tiny owl with a big personality. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff caught this normally secretive owl performing a hilarious stare down.
