• Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Hickory Creek Preserve

    Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Fall Migratory Bird Hike

    Messenger Woods Nature Preserve 13800 W. Bruce Rd., Homer Glen, IL, United States

    Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day in the fall! Join other birders, beginners and experts alike, for a hike into the woods to see some of Will County's favorite migratory birds. Birds migrating in the fall may not sing so loudly or be so brightly colored, but that

  • Wonderkids Weekend Edition: Leaves

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Fee: Free! Age: Ages 2-5. (Children must be

  • Pumpkin Fun Run

    Hadley Valley 18304 Goougar Rd., Joliet, IL, United States

    Celebrate the fall season with the Pumpkin Fun Run! This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities who enjoy getting active outdoors. Take in the sights and sounds of fall as you cruise through beautiful Hadley Valley. After crossing the finish line,

  • Spooky Craft Lab Weekend

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

    Monsters, marionettes and more! Creatively craft a collection of decorations, toys or games all in the spirit of Halloween. A variety of examples plus instructions will be on display in the Grand Hall to inspire you as you dare to design your own Halloween art project. All

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Hickory Creek Preserve

    Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas & Old Growth Forests

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

    This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and

  • Indige-Facts

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live

  • Indige-Facts

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the

  • Indige-Facts

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the

  • Indige-Facts

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the

  • Trick-or-Treat in the Woods: Four Rivers

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

    Experience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing trail to learn what goes bump in the woods at night. Visit spooky stations, but beware! Will tricks or treats await? Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores. This program

  • LOST AND FOUND: REMNANTS OF SAVANNAS AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS

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

    This ongoing program runs from Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 29. Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 4 p.m.. This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in

  • Fishing for Trash

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Pick up some dirty tricks to earn some treats! Help Hidden Lakes Trout Farm look its best by picking up litter in the preserve. Fishing line and other debris pose serious threats to our furry and feathered friends. Animals may become entangled in fishing line or swallow

  • Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

  • Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

  • Rec Bike Club: Messenger Marsh

    Messenger Woods Nature Preserve 13800 W. Bruce Rd., Homer Glen, IL, United States

    Join our recreation coordinator on the trail for some bike rides this fall! Meet at Messenger Marsh in Homer Glen for a 5-mile ride at a comfortable group pace. Register and complete all six Rec Bike Club rides in this series and receive a commemorative shirt. Fee:

  • Take it Outside Meetup

    Hammel Woods Black Rd. east of Rte 59, Shorewood, IL, United States

    Looking for a way to connect with fellow Goose chasers? Join us for this meetup to get to know other Take It Outside challenge participants and maybe even complete some missions together. Stop by the shelter to let us know what you're enjoying about the challenge and

  • Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are

  • Wild Child on the Road: Hammel Woods

    Hammel Woods Black Rd. east of Rte 59, Shorewood, IL, United States

    We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more!

  • Lost & Found: Mushroom Wounders

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

    Feeding wildlife, cycling nutrients, reducing pollution and facilitating tree communication. Those are a few of the amazing contributions fungus gives to its environment. Come to Four River to learn more about the incredible fungus in the forest. Walk the trails in search of these living organisms and

  • Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit it

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations?

  • Moonlight Masquerade

    Plum Creek Nature Center in Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, IL, United States

    It's time for the adults to take back Halloween! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing night trail. Experience the darker side of nature through games and challenges that put the creepy in creepy crawlies. Treats await those who dare to have some fun. Enjoy

  • Museum Campus Day – Isle a la Cache

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Have you ever wondered what's going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the 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 French

  • Indige-Facts

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Museum hours are: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are