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May 2, 2025
New Climate Change Exhibit Educates Kids, Encourages Action
A new interactive exhibit on climate change at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum addresses “the defining issue of our time,” says Steve Sullivan, senior curator of ecology at the museum. 
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New Climate Change Exhibit Educates Kids, Encourages Action
May 2, 2025
What's That Sound? Distinctive Birdcalls Heard in Chicago
You don't have to be an expert birder or ecologist to enjoy songs and calls from native and foreign birds in Chicago this time of year. Here's what to listen for.
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What's That Sound? Distinctive Birdcalls Heard in Chicago
May 2, 2025
Climate Disruption and the Path to a Sustainable Future
A recent report from the Obama administration warned that changes to the climate could lead to thousands more Americans dying prematurely every year from a variety of causes. Local scientist and professor Seth Darling discusses the challenges of climate disruption and shares his thoughts on creating a path to a sustainable future.
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Climate Disruption and the Path to a Sustainable Future
May 2, 2025
ReptileFest Slithers Back to Chicago
Reptiles, amphibians and the people who love them, or at least like them, come together this weekend for ReptileFest 2016. We get a preview of the event and meet some of the animals on display.
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ReptileFest Slithers Back to Chicago
May 2, 2025
More Pileated Woodpeckers: Emerald Ash Borer or Healthier Habitat?
Recent news coverage has suggested a spike in pileated woodpecker sightings in the western suburbs may be linked to the emerald ash borer. But according to at least two wildlife experts, it probably has more to do with the restoration of local habitat.
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More Pileated Woodpeckers: Emerald Ash Borer or Healthier Habitat?
May 2, 2025
Save the Monarch Butterfly: Plant Milkweed
Their annual migration from North America to Mexico has been called “one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world,” but the monarch butterfly is not only in decline – it’s closer to extinction than previously thought, research shows.
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Save the Monarch Butterfly: Plant Milkweed
May 2, 2025
Mayor Creates Rodent Task Force, Adds More Rat Control Crews
Appearing at the site of the soon-to-be-demolished Children’s Memorial Hospital in Lincoln Park, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced initiatives to respond to the city's growing rat problem.
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Mayor Creates Rodent Task Force, Adds More Rat Control Crews
May 2, 2025
For Tree Specialist, Only Plants with ‘Good Behavior’ Make the Cut
Less than half of the plant life found in the Chicago region is native to the area. As the Morton Arboretum's tree improvement specialist, it's Joe Rothleutner's job to make sure those native plants are protected.
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For Tree Specialist, Only Plants with ‘Good Behavior’ Make the Cut
May 2, 2025
Pacific White-Sided Dolphin Gives Birth at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium staff are watching a 28-year-old female Pacific white-sided dolphin and her newborn calf around the clock during what they call "a very crucial time."
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Pacific White-Sided Dolphin Gives Birth at Shedd Aquarium
May 2, 2025
Another Corpse Flower to Bloom at Chicago Botanic Garden
If all goes as planned, the Chicago Botanic Garden is about to get very stinky in the next few days. That’s because Sprout, a titan arum–also known as a corpse flower–is very close to blooming.
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Another Corpse Flower to Bloom at Chicago Botanic Garden
May 2, 2025
Over 150 Countries Sign Paris Climate Change Pact on Earth Day
The terms of the historic global pact were agreed upon by 195 countries on Dec. 12, 2015, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, but Friday – Earth Day – marks the first day of the yearlong signing period.
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Over 150 Countries Sign Paris Climate Change Pact on Earth Day
May 2, 2025
Animal ‘Selfies’ Captured in Amazon Rain Forest by Field Museum
The Field Museum recently captured some unusual animal portraits with motion-activated cameras in the Peruvian Amazon rain forest.
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Animal ‘Selfies’ Captured in Amazon Rain Forest by Field Museum
May 2, 2025
Young Hospital Patients, Staff Help Name Shedd Penguin Chick
After Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago patients, families, staff and volunteers took part in a voting contest last week, the 10-month-old penguin previously known as Chick No. 23 is now called Diego.
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Young Hospital Patients, Staff Help Name Shedd Penguin Chick
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