Lost & Found: Gifts from the Forest

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon

Give thanks and give back this Thanksgiving season! Hike Four Rivers' forested areas while you rediscover the many gifts the forest gives us and maybe learn something new. Then spend some time giving back by removing invasive honeysuckle. The program will end with time to reflect while

29th Annual Festival of Trees

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris

Join us for the 29th Annual Festival of Trees. The trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other articles will be on display at the Museum on November 1st. The on-line auction site (bidluckyauctions.com) is live now. The Special Raffle is a $500 travel voucher on Southwest Airlines. There are

Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville

Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here? It is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences

Deck Your Halls with Milkweed Pods

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville

The holiday season is here. As you are decorating your house, why not choose something you can find right outside in nature — milkweed pods! In this program, you will learn some fun and interesting facts about the plant and its importance to the monarch butterfly. Then

Owl Prowl for Families: Hickory Creek Preserve

Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena

Bring the family for a hike as evening turns into night in the forest. Bundle up and lace up your favorite hiking boots as we set out in search of our elusive owl friends. Discover just how many species reside in Will County and how to differentiate