Forest Preserve Program Lineup Includes Kids Fishing Derby, Pollinator Party
No matter your age or location, the Forest Preserve District of Will County has something fun for you to do this summer, including a summer paddle in Monee Township, a Kids Fishing Derby in Bolingbrook, a bird hike in Homer Glen, a Pollinator Party in Romeoville, and more. Online registration is available on the Event…
Treat Dad to Father’s Day Weekend Forest Preserve Outing
Head to Monee Reservoir or Hidden Lakes Trout Farm on Father’s Day weekend to take advantage of the free fishing days sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which means no fishing license is required. The Forest Preserve will throw in free bait and other treats for dads. Also scheduled are kayaking, late-night fishing,…
Enjoy Breakfast with the Birds, Play Outdoor Bingo
Check out upcoming Forest Preserve District of Will County programs that feature bird viewing, tree IDs, living history, frogs, and bingo. Online program registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Breakfast with the Birds, from 8-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: View the bird-feeding…
New Online Store Features Forest Preserve Merchandise
A new online store created by the Forest Preserve District of Will County is open for business, with nature-themed products for outdoor enthusiasts and Take It Outside Challenge participants. The store sells t-shirts, caps, magnets, and a stylish dog bandana, allowing individuals to express their love for nature. The t-shirts feature creatures and snappy sayings,…
Forest Preserve Food Truck, Kayaking Programs Kick-off Summer Fun
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Fun and Food Trucks and kayaking programs get underway in June. Also on tap are birding, camping, and nature programs. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… ‘Travel Tales’ – Outdoor Trail Exhibit, from 8 a.m. – sunset, June 1 –…
Take a Bird Hike or Try a Hand at Fishing
Sign up for a fun bird hike or learn how to fish during upcoming Forest Preserve District of Will County programs. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Migratory Bird Hike at Four Rivers, from 8-10 a.m., Saturday, May 27, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Join a…
Join Forest Preserve’s Migration Celebration; View Birds on the Move
The annual spring trek north by birds that wintered in the south will be celebrated by the Forest Preserve District of Will County during its Migration Celebration. The event will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane, Channahon. “Migration Celebration…
Forest Preserve District of Will County News Briefs
Here are the latest headlines from the Forest Preserve District of Will County: April’s ‘Buzz’ nature show touts benefits of nature outings: Tune in to April’s episode of ‘The Buzz,’ the Forest Preserve’s monthly nature show, to learn about the benefits of being outside and all the Forest Preserve programs that will take you there.…
Celebrate Endangered Species, World Turtle Days with Forest Preserve
Celebrate Endangered Species Day, World Turtle Day, and other nature topics with the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Lure in the Memories, from 6 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, May 19, Monee Reservoir, Monee Township: Thank someone meaningful in your life –…
Lake Chaminwood Preserve Closes for Improvement Project
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve, near Channahon, will be closed to the public for several months beginning Thursday, April 20, for an improvement project that will expand the parking lot and add other amenities to the site. The preserve, which features a 35-acre lake and a 0.7-mile paved trail, opened…
Oh Baby! Five Eaglets Hatch in Forest Preserve District Nests!
YouTube Video Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/VsIyvOsKgu4?feature=share Five eaglets have hatched in two Forest Preserve District of Will County nests this spring, continuing a trend of rebounding eagle numbers in the region during the past decade. Three eaglets were spotted on April 4 in one nest and two hatchlings were confirmed in a second nest on April 14.…
Hidden Lake Trout Farm Access Road Closed April 21 for Paving
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Hidden Lakes Trout Farm access road will be closed Friday, April 21, due to a Village of Bolingbrook paving project. Hidden Oaks Nature Center will remain open to visitors, although access may be limited for short periods of time. Work to replace the pavement on Trout Farm Road began…
Forest Preserve’s Hidden Oaks Rolls Out Green Carpet for Earth Day Festival
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Hidden Oaks Nature Center will roll out the green carpet on Saturday, April 22, with an Earth Day Festival, with activities from noon to 4 p.m., both inside and outside the visitor center, at 419 Trout Farm Road in Bolingbrook. “Earth Day is the perfect day to spend…
Enjoy Mom and Mother Nature on Mother’s Day Weekend
Treat mom to a special outing on Mother’s Day weekend or sign up for hiking, fishing, or camping programs offered by the Forest Preserve District of Will County in May. Online program registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Mother’s Day Weekend at Monee Reservoir, from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.,…
Pick up a Passport, Travel to Forest Preserve Destinations this Spring and Summer
Do you know which Forest Preserve District of Will County visitor center has a 2,000-gallon aquarium filled with river fish, which one has a tank teeming with turtles, or which one has a live beehive? Do you know which visitor center sells baits and rents boats or which one has a green roof? The Forest…
Forest Preserve Programs Feature Seed Swap, Adult Fishing Derby
Swap seeds, join a women’s wilderness weekend, sign up for a fishing derby, or take a wildflower hike this May with the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Spring Seed Swap will be held May 3-31, from 10 a.m. to 4…
Hike for Wildflowers, Bike for History with the Forest Preserve District
April showers bring spring wildflower hikes to the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Also on tap are a bike ride along the I&M Canal, a museum exploration day, and a first time fishing program. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Spring Wildflowers – A Tale to…
