Outdoors

The back and forth weather we had to endure in March really did a number on me. But after a beautiful weekend, I’m energized and ready to spend more time outside. Planting flowers and plants …

If my weather app is telling me the truth, it seems like spring is maybe, possibly here to stay. April in Champaign-Urbana may not have the most consistent weather but you can always count on …

Sure, Easter has come and gone, but the weather is looking up and that means it is time for Champaign County Forest Preserve District’s egg hunt. As you can see, they’ve hidden large, creatively painted …

Next Monday, April 8th, we’ll get to witness a total solar eclipse and parts of Illinois will be in the path of totality. The next one won’t be until 2045, so I reached out to …

Every April, a whole bunch of volunteers take a Saturday morning to clear litter and non-native plants from designated areas along Boneyard Creek. If you are interested in doing that this year, organizers are looking …

The Vermillion County Conservation District hosted their Maple Syrup Festival in Forest Glen Preserve on March 17th. In preparation for the festival, 500 sugar maple trees were tapped to collect the sap that was cooked …

Prairie Play Playground had its final play date last weekend. The old wooden play structure is slated for demolition to make space for the new playground going in late 2024. There is still time to …

With the teardown of Meadowbrook Park’s Prairie Play playground happening soon and glimpses of warmer weather in the forecast, we’ve got spending more time outdoors on the brain. Champaign and Urbana’s parks are wonderful and …

A recent string of sinus surgeries stranded Alex Gentner on dry land for two months — the longest stretch of time he’s gone between scuba dives in a decade. Since 2007, Gentner has suited up and …