blog postsThe last turtle in the prairieMar 10, 2021 4:15 pm164 views Unearthing a fossorial snakeOct 12, 2020 12:30 pm12 views Gathering data to save a rare turtleAug 13, 2020 9:00 am12 views Two weeks each month from May to October INHS scientists visit Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area to monitor the wetlands' turtles. They are particularly interested in the endangered Blanding’s turtle. Adventure on July 21, 2020Jul 30, 2020 9:00 am395 views Eastern musk turtleJul 14, 2020 11:00 am475 views Learn about the eastern musk turtle, a small turtle native to much of eastern North America.WatersnakesJun 1, 2020 8:00 am9126 views Spiny softshell turtleApr 14, 2020 8:00 am1725 views Chilly AprilApr 30, 2018 9:00 am457 views Lungless salamanders in IllinoisApr 28, 2018 9:00 am247 views Spring-breeding true frogs in IllinoisFeb 24, 2018 9:00 am46 views Spring-breeding tree frogs in IllinoisFeb 17, 2018 9:00 am409 views Mole salamanders in IllinoisFeb 10, 2018 12:00 pm732 views Trapping a state-threatened turtleSep 6, 2017 1:15 pm541 views Green TreefrogMay 21, 2017 12:30 pm6874 views An encounter with a green treefrog—often considered one of the most beautiful tree frogs in North America—will certainly pique the curiosity of almost anyone.Sights at Sand Ridge State ForestApr 20, 2017 1:00 pm407 views
