Four Rivers Environmental Education Center

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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