blog postsUnearthing a fossorial snakeOct 12, 2020 12:30 pm0 views Gathering data to save a rare turtleAug 13, 2020 9:00 am0 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 am372 views Eastern musk turtleJul 14, 2020 11:00 am220 views Learn about the eastern musk turtle, a small turtle native to much of eastern North America.WatersnakesJun 1, 2020 8:00 am984 views Spiny softshell turtleApr 14, 2020 8:00 am851 views Chilly AprilApr 30, 2018 9:00 am438 views Lungless salamanders in IllinoisApr 28, 2018 9:00 am237 views Spring-breeding true frogs in IllinoisFeb 24, 2018 9:00 am37 views Spring-breeding tree frogs in IllinoisFeb 17, 2018 9:00 am332 views Mole salamanders in IllinoisFeb 10, 2018 12:00 pm595 views Trapping a state-threatened turtleSep 6, 2017 1:15 pm506 views Green TreefrogMay 21, 2017 12:30 pm5811 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 pm346 views