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Snowbirds That Smack: Dark-eyed (Slate-colored) Juncos

Another winter resident is on the discussion board today! Have you seen these little gray-bodied beauties in your backyard as of late? Tune in to learn about one of our wintertime visitors and their presence in the Chicagoland community!

The Conservation Foundation

Happy New Year! We're starting off 2019 with Jamie Viebach, Will County Program Coordinator with The Conservation Foundation. We're diving into the MANY ways you, yes YOU can support your local environment and better care for your own household at the same time.

Ways to Enjoy Nature in the Winter

Happy solstice, everyone! We're talking about the many ways you can still connect with the outdoors despite it being wintertime in the Chicagoland area. Have any other suggestions? Be sure to let us know to be featured on our social media!

Black-capped Chickadees: Winter Soldiers

Move over Marvel, the real “Winter Soldier” has arrived! A backyard regular and wintertime warrior, the Black-capped chickadee is a small bird with an amazing amount of resilience! Join us as we talk about this bird’s ability to withstand cold Chicagoland winters, as well as the importance of their presence in our local environment.

Snowy Owls and Wintertime Harry Potter Feels

Today we're covering a wintertime visitor - the Snowy owl! Tune in to learn more about our climate-sensitive friends.