Environmental Almanac

Muskrats were once a rarity in urban waterways, but they're now fairly common. Tune in to learn more about these adaptable aquatic mammals.

When Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin put out the call for observance of the first Earth Day, he did so on the premise that awareness—especially among young people—would lead to action. 

When University of Illinois student Joanna Pupa tried to change her mom's opinion of opossums, she knew she had her work cut out for her. Can she change your opinion?

The fastest animal on earth was once endangered in most of the U.S., but it has come back from the brink thanks to federal policy. Stop by to learn about the peregrin falcon.

What's scarier than a tarantula or a rhinoceros beetle? Hint: it has only two legs, and uses other animals for art and food.

Why do the robins stay in the Midwest through the winter now? Tune in to hear the answer from University of Illinois avian ecologist Mike Ward.

How much risk do coyotes pose? Could it be good to have them around? Findings from the Cook County Coyote Project suggest they pose a very limited threat and even benefit urban ecosystems.

While the population of red foxes has recently declined in rural parts of east central Illinois, the same foxes have thrived in urban areas, where predators are scarce and prey is more abundant

As the sun set on the last day of 2016, I was doing one of the things I like to do best: birding with friends. And I've mapped out some early opportunities for this year.

Do your New Year's resolutions include time outdoors? Environmental activism? This week's segment voices a commitment to both for 2017.