Research has shown forest bathing can reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure and help with depression. It takes an hour or two to get the greatest benefit, but even 30 minutes will improve ...

Even in the winter months, Fontenelle Forest provides a way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Visitors can partake in a hike and local coffee at their winter warm-up event today from 10 a.m ...

It's not like they can put on pajamas like me, and there's much less food around the forest during the winter for them to eat. So animals have three choices: they can hibernate, migrate, or adapt.

Anyone who can safely travel to a blood donation appointment is asked to donate if they can. In January, donors can earn vouchers they can redeem for items in the Donor Rewards Store or donate to the ...

Winter, the dormant season for most plants in the Chicago area, presents unique opportunities for restoration work targeting larger, woody invasive species at suburban forest preserves. The large ...