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Forest Preserve Announces First-Quarter Volunteer Morning Programs
Lend Mother Nature a helping hand this year at Forest Preserve District of Will County Volunteer Morning Programs. This is a great way to meet other nature enthusiasts, as well as be outside making a difference in your community. Space is limited, and registration is required. To get started, complete a waiver online at ReconnectWithNature.org.…
Forest Preserve Programs Feature Crafts, Living History 101 and Soup-er Chili Hike
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of January 22. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Eye Spy a Snowflake, from 8 a.m. to sunset, Saturday, January 27, through Sunday, February 11, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Come to Four Rivers to search for…
Sink Your Talons into Forest Preserve’s Eagle Watch on January 13
Celebrate all things eagle during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual Eagle Watch, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, January 13, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. In addition to eagle-watching, the event will feature live bird presentations, Talon Talks, guided hikes, family crafts, an Eagle Eye Scavenger Hunt,…
Mark Your Calendars Now: Forest Preserve District of Will County Announces 2024 Event Schedule
Now that 2023 has come to a close, it’s time to mark your calendars with all the exciting events and exhibitions the Forest Preserve District of Will County has planned in 2024. “The lineup includes something for everyone,” said Lydia Pond, director of the Forest Preserve District’s visitor services department. “Events and exhibitions are offered…
Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Picnic, Camping Permits on Sale January 2
Forest Preserve District of Will County 2024 picnic and camping permits will go on sale January 2 on a first come, first served basis. Permits will be available at 8 a.m. online at ReconnectWithNature.org and in person at Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. At 10 a.m. January 2, in-person permits may be purchased at…
Forest Preserve Offers New Year’s Celebration, MLK Day Program, Bird Hikes…
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the weeks of January 8 and January 15. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. The Outdoors for Beginners, from 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 13, Sugar Creek Administration Center, Joliet: If you’re intimidated by outdoor activities, this program is for you.…
Kick-off New Year with Forest Preserve Photo, Bird Hike, PJ Party Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of January 2. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Fill the Frame, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, plus noon-4 p.m. on Sundays, from January 3 – 28, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook: Bring your phone or camera and…
‘Birds in Art’ Exhibition Begins January 2 at Plum Creek Nature Center
Paintings, sculptures, and graphics created by an international cast of artists will be on display during a “Birds in Art” exhibition this winter at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. The 60 works of art are part of a traveling exhibition culled from the larger “Birds in…
Forest Preserve District of Will County Headlines
Here are the latest headlines from the Forest Preserve District of Will County… Making connections: Forest Preserve’s countywide trail network continues to grow. The Forest Preserve’s operations committee took action recently that will pave the way for more trail projects as the district works to connect and extend the countywide trail system. Construction oversight is…
Joliet, Marquette Adventure Highlights Forest Preserve’s Christmas Week Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of December 25. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Four Rivers Story Trail, from 8 a.m. to sunset, December 26 – January 9, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Read the story “Best in Snow” along the trail…
Prowl for Owls or Take a Hike with the Forest Preserve District
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of December 11. Online program registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Golden Opportunities After Hours, from 4-6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14, plus from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, December 16, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: View the “Golden Opportunity: Botanical…
Forest Preserve Programs Feature Holiday Crafts, a Virtual Hike, and More
Here are Forest Preserve District of Will County program offerings for the week of December 4, with online registration available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Volunteer Morning, from 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, December 5, Sugar Creek Preserve, Joliet: Get some fresh air and exercise, while helping to make a difference in your community. Activities include…
Will County Forest Preserve District Headlines
Black Friday sale, Museum Store Sunday, UV Light Room and Balanced Budget Here are the latest Forest Preserve District of Will County headlines… Shop the Black Friday sale to support nature and get 25 percent off all online Forest Preserve merchandise: The Forest Preserve District’s Black Friday sale runs from noon on Wednesday, November 22,…
Four Rivers Receives National Inclusion Project’s First Nature Center Accreditation in the Country
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon is the first nature center in the country to receive accreditation as an inclusive facility from the National Inclusion Project. The National Inclusion Project Accredited Program status, announced on Monday, November 13, means Four Rivers has met the standards set by the organization for inclusive practices for individuals…
Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Dog Park Permits on Sale
Get an early holiday treat for your pup by buying a 2024 Forest Preserve District of Will County dog park permit. Dog park permits went on sale Wednesday, November 1, and are good for the remainder of 2023 and all of 2024. The permits may be used at all six Forest Preserve off-leash dog parks,…
Leave Wheelchair Behind: Accessible Lake Chaminwood Kayak/Canoe Launch Installed
The new accessible kayak/canoe launch at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve is a hit with Bill Bogdan, an adaptive recreationalist from Mokena. The launch opened in mid-September at the preserve, which is on Shepley Road, west of I-55, near Channahon. As soon as he heard a new launch, by a…
Bone Up on Wild Turkey Facts at Forest Preserve District
Talk turkey or hike to see fall colors, owls, and raptors in November with the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Program registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Let’s Talk Turkey, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sunday, November 5, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook: Learn the natural history and fun…
