Include Plum Creek Nature Center in your spring break staycation plans! Visit each day from Tuesday to Friday to join in a new adventure. Pack a picnic lunch and extend your day. On Friday, it's humans vs. wildlife in the challenge of survival. Led by a naturalist,
Kick off spring break with outdoor family fun! Hike with a naturalist through the trees at Messenger Woods. At designated stops along the way we'll pause to try our hand at fun early-spring activities. We might investigate the creek, play animal Simon says, discover the age of
Celebrate International Day of Zero Waste at the Forest Preserve District of Will County! Learn how your everyday choices can — and do — make a big impact! See how small changes can make you a zero waste hero! This program will begin with a presentation followed
Our spring preserve challenge returns with the Bridges of Will County! This ongoing Forest Preserve District of Will County program runs from Tuesday, April 1, to Monday, June 30. This spring, adventure out to five select preserves and find your way to each bridge to earn a
This ongoing program runs from Wednesday, April 2, to Sunday, June 22. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Pollinators are an essential part of the natural world. One in three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators. From butterflies and bees to
This ongoing event will be held Saturdays and Sundays from April 5 to April 27. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. To celebrate Earth Month, do a little bit to help your mother (Earth)! Staff at The Tackle Box bait shop at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm
This ongoing Forest Preserve District of Will County program runs from Saturday, April 12, to Sunday, April 27. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes, an
This ongoing program runs from Saturday, April 12, to Sunday, April 27. Hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes(Opens in a new window), an organization that refurbishes and
This ongoing Forest Preserve District of Will County program runs from Thursday, May 1, to Saturday, May 31. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Two sessions will be held, one for adults age 18 or older and one for teens and children ages 17 or younger.
Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a registered
Junior naturalists will take a deep dive into rivers — what a river is, which rivers flow through Will County and just what critters are living in and around them! Participants will play some games and do some scientific work. Registration required by Thursday, June 5: 815-722-9301.
Experience local history up close and personal. Discover the little critters that enriched – and even made life possible – in the 18th century: pollinators that made food possible, bees that provided honey and wax, beetles that made vibrant textiles, even yeast for bread. Learn all about
Calling all families, kids and kids at heart to explore the wonderful world beneath the water! Join a naturalist to see what we can discover as we dip into this incredible habitat. Creatures large and very, very small inhabit our waterways, and this is the chance to
Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2025 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live bats and learn about their roles
This beginner's workshop, led by American Canoe Association certified instructors, introduces participants to the sport of kayaking. Basic instruction, introduction to paddle strokes and safety are covered on shore. Then participants will head to the water to try out their new skills. Fee: $35 per person. Age:
Discovery Isle: Animal Architects How do bird nests not fall apart? What exactly do dens look like inside? How strong are beaver dams? Come out to Isle a la Cache and discover just how some of our local wildlife build and use their homes. This is a
This beginner’s workshop, led by American Canoe Association certified instructors, introduces participants to the sport of kayaking. Basic instruction, introduction to paddle strokes and safety are covered on shore. Then participants will head to the water to try out their new skills. Fee: $35 per person. Age:
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the replica Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and
This ongoing event will be held from Tuesday, July 1, to Thursday, July 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy the summer in the preserves and let your creative side shine! Become inspired
This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, July 2, to Thursday, July 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Get outside this summer and take on a few nature challenges! Start by visiting the front desk at the nature center to pick
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this
This ongoing program will be offered from Saturday, July 5, through Saturday, Aug 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Step into the wild as you make your way through our art gallery! The Nature Artists' Guild of the Morton Arboretum is showcasing
Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District(Opens in a new window) for a book club on the go! Join us to discuss books about the environment while we stroll the trails around Four Rivers. This months book is By the Fire We Carry
Check out what’s living in the water at Isle a la Cache. Use dip nets and scopes to get an up-close look at the creatures that live in the water. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m. No registration required. Wear
Summer has arrived in all its glory, and its the perfect time for a night in the woods! Our Fun & Food Truck series is heading south for an evening at Forked Creek Preserve Forsythe Woods off Kahler Road in Wilmington. Come for the bites from Smokin