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It's official: Study proves spending time outdoors is good for you

WEBRELATED: THE BEST PLACES TO HIKE IN WILL COUNTY. And now that you know how much time you need to be outside each week, there's no time like the …

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Nature deficit disorder is real: Kids need to spend time outdoors

WEBSending your kids outside to play is good for their mental and physical health.

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Head outside and listen to nature. It's good for you, a new study …

WEBWe've said it before, but we'll happily say it again: Spending time in the great outdoors is good for your mental and physical health. It turns out, though, that it's not …

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The web of life: How all living things are connected

WEBThe living things in an ecosystem are called biotic factors, while the non-living things, like soil, water and rocks, are called abiotic factors, National Geographic reports. …

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Need a good reason to take a hike

WEBIt's not just your heart that's getting a good workout. Hiking can also build stronger and healthier bones and muscles and improve your sense of balance. When …

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Indicator species: A vital presence Forest Preserve

WEBWithin the preserves, monitoring for indicator species is one of the many ways the District manages the various habitats across the approximately 23,000 acres it …

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Five fabulous facts about fungi Forest Preserve District of Will …

WEBThe fungi kingdom includes seven phyla: Chytridiomycota, Blastocladiomycota, Neocallimastigomycota, Microsporidia, Glomeromycota, …

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Dead and dying trees bring life to the forest Forest Preserve

WEBHere are some more interesting facts about dead trees, also called snags, from the Northwestern Illinois Forestry Association: •There are at least 38 species of …

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Nature curiosity: What is mange

WEBMange is an illness caused by mites. The hallmark sign of it is significant hair loss. It can affect many different kinds of mammals, including both wild animals and …

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Nature curiosity: What happens to the animals during a prescribed …

WEBSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Some people believe this loss of insect life, particularly disease-carrying bugs like mosquitoes and ticks, is a benefit of …

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The bottom line on animals eating feces

WEBCertain medical conditions, including diabetes, parasitic infections, thyroid diseases and problems with absorbing nutrients, may cause a dog to start eating feces. …

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Dog poop vs. wildlife poop: Not all animal excrement is equal

WEBWhen it comes to animal poop, it's not all the same. Dog poop can be harmful to the environment if left behind, but that's not true of wildlife waste. That's why it's …

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A different kind of orange: Osage orange trees have long, storied

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Don't be a butthead; dispose of cigarettes properly

WEBThe vast majority — 90 percent — of cigarette butts are not disposed of properly, Keep America Beautiful reports. That means 4.5 trillion — yes, trillion — of …

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Roly-poly bugs: Appreciated but misunderstood

WEBRoly-poly is a common nickname for these creatures, but it's certainly not the only name they go by. Some people call them wood shrimp or doodlebugs, and in …

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Myth buster: Frogs and toads don't cause warts

WEBNo amount of handling frogs or toads — or any reptiles or amphibians, for that matter — will cause a human to develop warts. This myth is thought to have originated …

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What's the difference

WEBIn a forest, 60% to 100% of the land is covered by tree canopy, while only 25% to 60% of a wood is covered by tree canopy. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization …

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Don't feed the wildlife

WEBMost birds get the majority of the food they eat in the wild, although more than 100 birds that live in North America supplement their natural diet with birdseed, …

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What's the difference

WEBSwamps are similar to lowland forests, which are forests in low-lying areas near water sources. The difference between the two is that swamps usually have deeper …

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Nature curiosity: How do trees clean the air

WEBTrees don't just use carbon dioxide (and water and sunlight) to make energy; they also store carbon dioxide in their fibers, according to the U.S. Department of …

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