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Chicago Area Prairie Peninsula Environmental News - News and links for the Chicago Wilderness ecological area.

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Applications Are Open! 🪺 We’re looking for research, stories, collaborations, curricula, and creative projects that can grow into more inclusive approaches to bird conservation. Learn more: bit.ly/4bU4yUd Featured Artwork by 2024 Resident Artist Jon Ching
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By tightening or fluffing their feathers, they can look round and relaxed or tall and branch-like when threatened. #WillCoForests #Owl #BirdWatching
A screech owl perched on a tree branch with text reading, “Did you know? Screech owls can change their feather shape to match their mood or situation.”

ALT A screech owl perched on a tree branch with text reading, “Did you know? Screech owls can change their feather shape to match their mood or situation.”

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Happy #SpaceWeek! Did you know that Wisconsin has been hit by at least 13 meteorites since the 1860s? Meteorites are space rocks that come blazing into our atmosphere and survive to land on the surface! home.wgnhs.wisc.edu/wisconsi…

Meteorites

The 2010 meteorite Late in the evening of April 14, 2010, a meteorite streaked across the sky in western Michigan, northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa. As the meteorite plowed...

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There’s a lot going on, so here is a map of the world’s forests, divided by categories of wood.
Map labeled "Geographic Distribution of the World's Forests, Differentiated by Categories of Wood"

ALT Map labeled "Geographic Distribution of the World's Forests, Differentiated by Categories of Wood"

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Harvest supermoon rising above our greatest lake
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For the first time, renewables are generating more power globally than coal. But in the U.S., where the Trump administration is dismantling support for clean energy, renewables are expected to grow half as fast as previously thought. e360.yale.edu/digest/iea-ren…

For the First Time, Renewables Supplying More Power Globally Than Coal

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Did someone say snacks? This young fawn gave us an endearing, candid moment in the wild. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Dunn) #WhiteTailedDeer #Fawn #WillCounty
A deer with a sleek coat and white spots, standing alert with its tongue out in front of a lush green hedge.

ALT A deer with a sleek coat and white spots, standing alert with its tongue out in front of a lush green hedge.

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@IUCN8 Sep 2025
Soil biodiversity represents one of the largest carbon stocks on Earth and plays a major role in fighting #ClimateChange. Our Issues Brief explains how bit.ly/3lSZ2pT
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Free Webinar: Bridging the Gaps – Preventing Extinction of the Most Endangered Birds 📅 Wed, Sept 17th | 4 PM ET From Latin America to the Caribbean, we’re working to protect endangered birds. Join host Jordan Rutter + experts to learn how you can help. bit.ly/3JSKlSJ
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North America is home to nearly 3 billion fewer birds today compared to 1970. It's essential we do everything we can to protect the birds that bring us joy—that work can even begin right at home. Pledge to make your home and community more #BirdFriendly: bit.ly/3JPK6bi
A photo of a small group of Cedar Waxwings perched on the side of a birdbath, drinking water against a blurred brown background. Credit: Badsah Mukherji/Audubon Photography Awards

ALT A photo of a small group of Cedar Waxwings perched on the side of a birdbath, drinking water against a blurred brown background. Credit: Badsah Mukherji/Audubon Photography Awards

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American white pelicans don’t plunge into the water to catch their next meal. Instead, they form brief groups to work together and feed cooperatively. Adults can eat 3 to 6 pounds of food a day! (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Catigano) #Pelicans #Birding #WillCounty
A group of large, white birds standing in a lakeside, surrounded by green vegetation.

ALT A group of large, white birds standing in a lakeside, surrounded by green vegetation.

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A single neonic-coated seed can kill 80,000 bees. We’re working to end the worst uses of bee-killing pesticides. environmentamerica.org/artic…

Save the Bees: Ban seeds coated with bee-killing pesticides

Even with bee species facing extinction, seeds coated in bee-killing pesticides are being planted on millions of acres.

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An uncommon migrant was spotted in Will County! Blue grosbeaks, typically found in southern states and central Illinois, stand out with their thick bills, rich blue feathers and rustic wing bars. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Mary) #Birding #Grosbeaks
a Blue Grosbeak perched on a wooden bird feeder among lush green foliage.

ALT a Blue Grosbeak perched on a wooden bird feeder among lush green foliage.

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Native plants that have flowers with large heads can be a great way to attract butterflies! Plants like this purple coneflower provide a large landing pad and a great place to stop, eat and rest. 📷 Jim Hudgins/USFWS #PollinatorWeek
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@IUCN28 Oct 2024
NEWS: World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet: protected and conserved areas need to double on land and triple at sea by 2030.    Learn more in the Protected Planet report launched at #COP16Colombia:   tinyurl.com/yfk2mcju @protectedplanet @unepwcmc
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606_Vision@Jay3130Jay27 Oct 2024
#Chicago Edgewater
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Autumn on display in Chicago this weekend. #weather #chicago
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Save the date (and your pumpkins!) for this year’s Pumpkin Smash! 🎃 On November 9th, bring your pumpkins to a participating location near you. Then help smash those pumpkins so they can be turned into compost! Read full details and FAQs here: chicago.gov/city/en/sites/ch…
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The Chicago River’s North Branch is misty this morning at LaBagh Woods.
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Okay #cameratrap people. What do we think this coyote is carrying around? This is one of our more rural sites outside of Chicago.
A coyote carrying a meal, hard to tell what it is though.

ALT A coyote carrying a meal, hard to tell what it is though.

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