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The Prairie Research Institute Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center will be at Rockton Pelican Fest this Saturday! Come out and see us! ... See MoreSee Less

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INHS PACE Lab is at Frankfort Public Library District.

4 weeks ago

The Traveling Science Center is st up and welcoming visitors til 4 at the Frankfort Public Library! ... See MoreSee Less

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INHS PACE Lab

4 weeks ago

Spring has officially sprung in northern Illinois, marked by the appearance of many early-emerging pollinator species! Among them is the rare Hoary Elfin (Callophrys polios) - an exciting sign of spring's arrival.Last week, Pollinator Ecologist KC Carter observed this state-endangered species along the dunes of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. The Hoary Elfin relies on bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), another state-endangered species, as its larval host plant. Both species are found at the edge of their range in this region.Adult Hoary Elfins are active only briefly, from April to May, and overwinter as chrysalises. This sighting highlights the importance of protecting sensitive habitats and the specialized species that depend on them! ... See MoreSee Less

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