The fight to protect the Lake County Greenway continues. So Woods & Wetlands is teaming up with the Green Corridor Coalition to host a virtual Letter to the Editor writing party on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

The transition to clean energy is critical in order to combat climate change. We all have a part to play, starting in our homes and communities.

What is the minimum legal crew size required in Illinois to transport highly toxic, flammable, and explosive hazardous materials in freight trains over 1 mile in length (100+ cars)?

The Woods & Wetlands Plastics Team has launched its first major initiative. Volunteers are now hitting the streets in their communities to talk with independent restaurants about reducing their use of single-use plastics.

On Sunday, Feb. 13, you'll have the chance to meet and greet (virtually) Boris the Bobcat, the centerpiece of the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest. You'll also learn about the natural history of bobcats and their amazing adventures as...

Nowadays there is plenty to be upset or worried about in our world. But sometimes good news comes from the most unexpected places—like Indiana.

2021 was a very eventful year for the Woods and Wetlands Group—from celebrating the enactment of Illinois' Climate and Equitable Jobs Act to launching local campaigns to improve rail safety and cut back on single-use plastics.

Sparkling streams, stunning sunsets, beautiful birds. These are just some of the local scenes you can enjoy during the Fields of Vision exhibition Jan. 14-29 at the Adler Arts Center in Libertyville.

Members of La Coalition’s Rail Safety Campaign are gearing up for a letters to the editor (LTEs) campaign in the spring. Register for our Jan. 3 planning meeting to learn what you can do to help address this very important issue.

On Sunday, Jan. 9, Gina Roxas, a citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and program coordinator for Trickster Cultural Center, will join us to discuss the historical relationship between Native Americans and the land of northeastern Illinois...