• Behind the Scenes: The Four Rivers Aquarium

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

    Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the 2,000-gallon aquarium at Four Rivers. Join a naturalist to learn about the native fish species in the tank. Follow a professional aquarist downstairs to see the equipment and preparation that goes into keeping our aquarium healthy and the fish happy. Registration

  • Meet the Artist: “Dancing for Our Tribe”

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

    Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for a special temporary exhibit, “Dancing for Our Tribe.” At this drop-in event, meet the artist, Sharon Hoogstraten, and view the portraits that highlight the rich lives of the Potawatomi. The artist will be available to

  • Dancing for Our Tribe: Potawatomi Traditions in the New Millennium

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

    Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for a special temporary exhibit, “Dancing for Our Tribe.”  From the artist Sharon Hoogstraten: “This legacy Potawatomi portrait collection is for our future seven generations and for the artful education of those who presume Great Lakes

  • These Books are Made for Walkin’

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

    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

  • River Bottom Bugs

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

    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

  • Where Feathers Meet the Flash Photo Contest

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

    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.

  • Recycle Your Bicycle: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center

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

    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

  • Woodcock Walk

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

    Demanding a romantic light, the male woodcock waits until dusk before performing his theatrical display. The woodcock sky dance is quite a sight to see! We will start the evening learning about the American woodcock, then we'll take a hike to see if we can catch a

  • Women in the Woods Hike

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

    Join fellow women of the woods on this hike to celebrate women's role in nature. Along the trail, learn about the historical women who have quite literally paved the way. Discover the women blazing their own trails today and explore the paths chosen by women of the

  • Homeschool Day at Four Rivers: Flowering Plants

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

    Welcome all homeschool families! Join other middle and high school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove. Students will take a look at the beautiful diversity of spring wildflowers during this seasonal offering. They will review the plant life cycle

  • Homeschool Day at Four Rivers: A is for Adaption

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

    Welcome all homeschool families! Join other elementary school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove. Adaptations are like superpowers that help a living thing survive in its habitat. A bat using echolocation to hunt, a hummingbird using its long beak

  • Homeschool Day at Four Rivers: Forest Invaders

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

    Welcome all homeschool families! Join other middle and high school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove. Talk about hands-on! This award-winning program brings students into a forest preserve to participate in an active restoration project. Students learn how non-native

  • Seated Yoga & Seasonal Sights

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

    Enjoy an invigorating morning by taking time for yourself and discovering the wonders of the natural world. This program includes a 30- to 35-minute all-levels seated yoga session and 25- to 30-minute natural world exploration. Both sessions will take place in the Grand Hall. Fee: Free! Age:

  • Yoga & Hike

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

    Start the day off right with yoga and a hike! This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. Registration required by Saturday, March 8: 815-722-9470. With the cold weather, yoga will take place in the

  • Lunch & Learn: Women in the Woods (Zoom)

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

    Mother Earth isn't the only woman in the woods. Explore the positive impacts determined women have had on nature throughout history and learn who is making an impact in the field now. Discover how our daughters and granddaughters can become the most emboldened and wild generations yet.

  • Mammal Madness

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

    Get your paws and whiskers ready for March Mammal Madness at Four Rivers! This day is a celebration of our furry friends in the fields and forests. The festivities include two 45-minute live animal presentations by Big Run Wolf Ranch featuring a wolf. Throughout the event, enjoy

  • Eagle Watch

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

    Reconnect with Nature! Family Crafts Guided Hikes Talon Tales Food Truck Fun-filled Family Activities Live Bird Presentations Admission is free and no registration is required!  (815) 722-9470

  • Stress-Free Hike for Women

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

    Let the cool air and a mindful walk lead you to calmness. This women-only hike will be a way to get outside for a quick fitness walk after the holiday season.  This naturalist-led hike may have a few stops along the way to enjoy the tranquility of

  • Little Explorers: Winter Campout

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

    Let's go faux camping. Bring your little explorer to Four Rivers for a camping experience with a story, hands-on activities, s'mores, crafts and free play. Fee: Free! Age: Ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register yourself along with your child. We encourage

  • Happy Morning Yoga & Hike

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

    Start the day off right with some self-care, beautiful nature and quiet reflection. This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. Fee: Free! Age: Ages 14 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied

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

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

    This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001, he has searched out and documented

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

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

    This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001, he has searched out and documented

  • Lost & Found: Four Rivers Story Trail

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

    Stroll down the Four Rivers Woodland Loop Trail and follow along with Winter Trees by Carole Gerber. On this forest adventure, you will visit the trees that have lost their leaves to learn their unique shapes and qualities. Illustrator Leslie Evans brings the story of these winter

  • Stress-Free Hike for Women

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

    This women-only hike will be a way to get outside for a quick fitness walk after the holiday season. Let the cool air and a mindful walk lead you to calmness. This naturalist-led hike may have a few stops along the way to enjoy the tranquility of

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

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

    This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001, he has searched out and documented