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…
Mellow Yellow ‘Golden Opportunity’ Art Exhibition Opens October 15
If you’ve been following the programming offered at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center this year, you might have noticed a common theme – color. The Rivers of Color series was a prelude to a free art exhibition, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” which opens Sunday, October 15, and runs through Saturday, December 30, at Four Rivers…
Forest Preserve District Plans Moonlight Trek, Golden Hike
Dress in costume for a spooky moonlight hike or take a golden fall walk on Sweetest Day with the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Late October programs also highlight Joliet Iron Works and creepy, crawly creatures. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Moonlight Masquerade, from 6:30-8:30…
Stretch Your Legs with Forest Preserve’s Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K, Pumpkin Fun Run
October is the perfect month to take one’s fitness path to the next level by participating in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K and Pumpkin Fun Run. If you prefer running on a day when it’s convenient for you, complete the Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K on any date in October.…
Forest Preserve Hosts Pumpkin Fun Run, Hikes, and More
Get moving this fall with a 2.5-mile Pumpkin Fun Run on October 14 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Hadley Valley Preserve in Joliet. That’s just one of the fun programs scheduled for mid-October. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the line-up… Nature Play Day After Hours…
Forest Preserve District of Will County News Headlines
Here are the latest Forest Preserve District of Will County headlines… Accessible kayak/canoe launch now open at Lake Chaminwood: The new kayak and canoe launch installed as part of preserve improvements at Lake Chaminwood Preserve this summer has been completed. The launch is accessible and adaptive, meaning there are features that help paddlers with disabilities…
Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K Kicks-Off Forest Preserve’s October Lineup
Start October off on the right foot by participating in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K. Other programs focus on litter removal, butterflies, and birds. Registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Meet a Beekeeper, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Sundays, October 1 and November 5,…
Yes, There Really are Pelicans in Will County!
See for yourself at Pelican Watch! If you are unaware pelicans visit Will County each year during spring and fall migration, prepare to get the lowdown on these big and beautiful birds during the annual Pelican Watch on Saturday, September 23. The free, family-friendly Forest Preserve District of Will County event celebrates the return of…
Forest Preserve Programs Feature Fossils, Fishing, Seated Bird-Watching
Say goodbye to summer with a wide variety of late September Forest Preserve District of Will County programs. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org Here is the lineup… Fossils of Will County, Zoom webinar, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 20: Join Donald G. Mikulic for a fascinating look at…
Forest Preserve District of Will County Headlines
Check out the latest headlines from Forest Preserve District of Will County. Recent stories will let you know the topic of this month’s “Buzz” nature show, the 10 trails included in this year’s self-paced Woods Walk hiking challenge, and how to order native trees and shrubs online from The Nature Foundation of Will County. Check…
Recycle a Bike, Paddle to See the Sunrise at Forest Preserve Programs
Forest Preserve District of Will County programs in mid-September feature paddling, bike recycling, a bird hike, and a squirrel program for kids. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org Here is the lineup… Nature Play Day After Hours – Squirrels and Seeds, from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, Plum Creek Nature Center,…
Forest Preserve Closures Continue…
Due to dangerous temperatures and a high heat index, the Forest Preserve District of Will County has suspended all boat rentals at Monee Reservoir for Thursday, August 24. The preserve and visitor center concessions building will remain open with cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and bait, but boat rentals are temporarily suspended, but are expected…
Forest Preserve’s Outdoor BYOB Bingo Program Canceled Due to Heat Warning
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has canceled the outdoor BYOB Bingo program scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, at Hickory Creek Preserve, due to an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service. Heat indices of 110-115 degrees are expected on Wednesday, and the extreme heat will “significantly increase the potential for heat…
Get Your Hands Dirty, Learn About Forest Bathing with Forest Preserve Programs
Get your hands dirty exploring a prairie or sign up for a forest bathing program on the water during upcoming Forest Preserve District of Will County programs. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Mindful Paddle, from 4-6 p.m., Friday, September 8, Monee Reservoir, Monee Township: The Conservation…
Celebrate World River Day, International Vulture Day with Forest Preserve
Join the Forest Preserve District of Will County in September to celebrate rivers, turkey vultures, fly fishing, and Potawatomi culture. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… I Spy Something Fly – Visitor center hours, September 1 – 17, at Monee Reservoir Visitor Center, Monee Township: Grab an…
Bolingbrook Firefighters Free Heron Tangled in Fishing Line at Whalon Lake
Bolingbrook firefighters were at the right lake at the right time on Wednesday, August 2, to rescue a great blue heron tangled in fishing line. Volunteer dragonfly monitors Jeanne Golec and Sharon Sullivan were kayaking at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Whalon Lake when they saw the heron eat a fish and become…
Forest Preserve Programs Feature French Fiddling and a ‘Goosechasers’ Get-Together
Forest Preserve District of Will County programs in late August feature stories and songs about the Illinois French, a special get-together for participants in the Take It Outside Challenge, and a dip below the surface of water. Online registration is on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… French Creoles of the Illinois…
