Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Have you ever seen a strange growth on prairie plants? Director of Education & Events Amy shares that these plants aren’t sick – insects call these growths home. Find out more about galls in today’s broadcast.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

If you’ve noticed bugs with extra-long legs flying around grassy areas lately, you may be wondering what they are and if you should be avoiding them. Fear not! Nature Interpreter Lisa is on the case of the crane fly.

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Meet Eddy the emerald ash borer. Eddy is at Parky’s Farm telling us about how he came to the U.S. and why these tiny insects are huge pests.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.