Hummingbird Fest Lands at Plum Creek Nature Center August 19
Tiny hummingbirds will be celebrated in a big way during the annual Hummingbird Fest at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center. The free, all-ages event takes place from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 19. Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders will capture and band hummingbirds during the fest, and members…
Bingo, Bats, and Birds Highlight Forest Preserve Program Lineup
Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of August 7 feature outdoor bingo and guided bat and bird hikes. Also, make sure to stop by the fly-fishing exhibition that opens August 8 at Monee Reservoir to learn about the history of this sport and its ties to Chicago. Online program registration is…
Celebrate Hummingbirds, Monarchs, ‘n Bees with the Forest Preserve District
Don’t despair summer is waning, instead celebrate the hummingbirds, monarchs, and bees highlighted in early August programs hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout, from August 2 – 31, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook, from 10…
Monee Reservoir Reels-In Unique Fly Fishing Exhibition
Ties to Chicago history exhibition opens August 8. If you love fly-fishing, want to know more about this alluring sport, or are curious about Chicago-area history, Monee Reservoir Visitor Center soon will host a unique exhibition that ties all these interests together. The “World’s Finest: Fly-Fishing Tackle” exhibition opens August 8 and runs through October…
Rock Run Greenway Trail Section Closing July 17 for Drainage Repairs
A section of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Rock Run Greenway Trail in Joliet is scheduled to be closed from Monday, July 17, through the end of August for drainage repair work. The 500-foot stretch of paved trail, which is prone to flooding, is directly south of Theodore Street. The path will be…
Forest Preserve’s Tackle Box Bait Shop Up and Running at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm
After a year hiatus, the Tackle Box bait shop is up and running at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook. When the Forest Preserve District of Will County acquired Hidden Oaks Preserve from the Bolingbrook Park District in February 2022, the old bait shop was torn down and a new one was constructed in its…
Forest Preserve Program Lineup Features National Night Out Celebration August 1
Don’t have any “egrets” this summer, check out the many programs offered by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, including a session on great egrets and great blue herons and a National Night Out celebration. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Discovery Isle – Egrets, from…
Paddle to Music July 15 at Monee Reservoir’s Surf-n-Turf Concert
Listen to the music on land – or better yet – from a kayak or canoe during a Surf-n-Turf concert at Monee Reservoir on Saturday, July 15. The band The Stingers will entertain in the Monee Reservoir amphitheater, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with rock, soul, funk, and R&B tunes. Music will range from “smooth and soulful…
Forest Preserve Offers Exploration, Sustainability Programs
The Forest Preserve District’s program schedule offers many ways to explore, paddle, and hike to view creatures and nature. Also, learn how to go green with composting techniques and rain barrels at a July 22 program. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Discovery Isle – Beavers, from…
Forest Preserve Programs Perfect for July Staycation
If you are sticking close to home and scheduling a staycation for July, here are some fun Forest Preserve District of Will County programs you can try… Discovery Isle – Crayfish, from 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville: Stop by anytime from 1 to 3 p.m. and scoop aquatic critters…
Lake Chaminwood Preserve Reopens After Improvement Project
After a two-month closure for construction work, the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve near Channahon reopened on Thursday, June 22, with a bigger parking lot, a pedestrian welcome plaza, and new pathways linking to the existing trail. The paved parking lot has increased in size from 21-to-74 spots to accommodate the…
Forest Preserve Police Warn Trail Users to Slow Down, Use Caution
As residents venture onto Forest Preserve District of Will County trails this summer, make a point to slow down and look around so the outing doesn’t end with an injury or worse. Police Sgt. Dan Olszewski, who has been on the Forest Preserve police force for more than 16 years, said police will be out…
Forest Preserve Programs Highlight Turtles, Birds, Food Truck Fare
Tap into turtles, chomp into food truck fare, view migratory birds, or volunteer to help remove invasive species during upcoming Forest Preserve District of Will County programs. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Discovery Isle – Turtles, from 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, Isle a la Cache…
Forest Preserve District of Will County Offers Fourth of July Week Fun
With the Fourth of July holiday and beautiful summer days fast approaching, the Forest Preserve District of Will County has a long list of fun programs to try. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Discovery Isle – Snakes! From 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, Isle a la…
Nature Foundation’s Online Summer Blooms Plant Sale June 9 – July 9
An online Summer Blooms native plant sale, hosted by The Nature Foundation of Will County, will be held from June 9 – July 9. Plant orders may be placed via the Foundation’s website, willcountynature.org, through noon Sunday, July 9. The plant pickup and pop-up sale is set for Saturday, July 29, or Sunday, July 30,…
Forest Preserve District Receives Federal Funding for Rt. 66 Trail Project
The Forest Preserve District of Will County received a check for $1.1 million on Friday, June 2, that will pave the way for a new trail linking the district’s longest path with Rt. 66 in Joliet Township. U.S. Rep. Bill Foster presented the check during a ceremony along the proposed trail route in the Preston…
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…
