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SUMMARY:Recycle Your Bicycle
DESCRIPTION:Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle!\nThis ongoing program runs from Saturday\, Sept. 13\, through Sunday\, Sept. 28.  The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes(Opens in a new window)\, an organization that refurbishes and distributes bikes globally to individuals with disabilities and in developing countries for transportation. No bike is too old or rusty! Bikes can be dropped off at the following Will County preserves: Hidden Oaks Preserve: 8 a.m.-sunset. The bike drop is located on the southwest side of the parking lot on a flat\, accessible surface. McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove: The bike drop is centrally located in the preserve parking lot. Monee Reservoir: 6 a.m. to sunset. The bike drop is centrally located in the Monee Reservoir Concessions parking lot. Sugar Creek Preserve: 8 a.m.-sunset. The bike drop is located in the far west parking lot on a flat\, accessible surface. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/recycle-your-bicycle-4/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Administration Center\, 17540 W. Laraway Rd.\, Joliet\, 60433\, United States
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SUMMARY:Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:Get out on the trail and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the 23rd annual Woods Walk challenge!\nThis ongoing program runs from Monday\, Sept. 1\, through Sunday\, Nov. 30. \nExperience 10 beautiful Will County trails during their fall splendor. Trails range from 0.5 miles to 3 miles in length\, and each trail offers its own unique experience. \nThis year’s featured trails are as follows: \n\n2.5 miles at Hammel Woods\n3 miles at Kankakee Sands Preserve\n2.5 miles at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve\n2 miles at Messenger Woods Nature Preserve\n1.5 miles at O’Hara Woods Preserve\n0.5 miles at Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve\n1.5 miles at Riverview Farmstead Preserve\n1 mile at Rock Run Rookery Preserve\n2 miles at Theodore Marsh\n1.25 miles on Wauponsee Glacial Trail\n\nTo view all the routes\, visit our interactive map(Opens in a new window) or pick up your booklet after Sept. 1. Don’t forget to log your walks as you go. To participate\, pick up a Woods Walk travel log on or after Sept. 1 online or at select Forest Preserve visitor centers: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon\, Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook\, Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville\, Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township and Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. Returning this year is the option to track and log walks easily and conveniently using the Goosechase app. \nComplete seven of the 10 Woods Walk trails and receive a 2025 Woods Walk hiking medallion featuring a fox. The deadline to submit a completed travel log is Sunday\, Dec. 7. \nFunding for Woods Walk has been generously provided by The Nature Foundation of Will County(Opens in a new window). \nEvent requirements\nNo registration is required. \nThe trails included in the program are asphalt\, limestone or natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/woods-walk-2/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Administration Center\, 17540 W. Laraway Rd.\, Joliet\, 60433\, United States
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UID:10002792-1743494400-1743535800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Bridges of Will County
DESCRIPTION:Our spring preserve challenge returns with the Bridges of Will County!\nThis ongoing Forest Preserve District of Will County program runs from Tuesday\, April 1\, to Monday\, June 30. \nThis spring\, adventure out to five select preserves and find your way to each bridge to earn a Forest Preserve canvas tote bag. To participate\, download the Goosechase app and join the experience once it begins on April 1 then complete the Bridges of Will County missions between April 1 and June 30.Get in the spirit of the challenge and choose your own adventure by making your own route for a walk\, hike\, run\, skate or ride to each bridge! Check in on the app while at each bridge location. Visit all five and you’ll be contacted via email to pick up your tote bag from one of our visitor centers in July. The five bridge locations are as follows: River bridge at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm at Hidden Oaks Preserve Big bridge at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve Swing bridge at Centennial Trail I&M Canal bridge at Lake Chaminwood Preserve Kankakee River bridge along the Wauponsee Glacial Trail at Forked Creek Preserve. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/bridges-of-will-county/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Administration Center\, 17540 W. Laraway Rd.\, Joliet\, 60433\, United States
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UID:10002791-1743343200-1743348600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Zero Waste Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Day of Zero Waste at the Forest Preserve District of Will County!\nLearn 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 by a gallery of zero waste swaps and conclude with a make-and-take gift for you to make your life a little greener. \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 13 and older. Registration required by Friday\, March 28\, by calling 815-722-4121 or online. \nSugar Creek Administration Center is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/zero-waste-heroes/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Administration Center\, 17540 W. Laraway Rd.\, Joliet\, 60433\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wellness Workshop: Taking in the Great Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join our recreation coordinator for our 2025 Wellness Series featuring workshops on themes of wellness and connection to nature. Workshops will be offered on the first Tuesday of the month through April at the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. Come for one or come for all. Our March program will feature a presentation from The Conservation Foundation on the Nature Rx initiative highlighting medical research from around the world documenting the benefits of time spent in nature followed by discussion of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors right here in Will County forest preserves. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. Registration required by Tuesday\, March 4\, by calling 815-727-8700 or online. \nSugar Creek Administration Center is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wellness-workshop-taking-in-the-great-outdoors/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Administration Center\, 17540 W. Laraway Rd.\, Joliet\, 60433\, United States
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UID:10002229-1725789600-1725795000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Take it Outside Hike: Wauponsee Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun and join the Goosechase! The Take It Outside challenge took Will County by storm in 2023\, and all our favorite Goosechasers are welcome back along with new friends for our 2024 challenges! Come out for a seasonal hike for each of this year’s campaigns to connect with your fellow challenge participants while collecting points and some tips and tricks along the way\, followed by some time to connect and share stories from the experience. Stay tuned to the event calendar for more Take It Outside hikes this year\, one in each season. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. Registration required by Saturday\, Sept. 7\, by calling 815-727-8700 or online: The Wauponsee Walk meets at Sugar Creek Preserve in Joliet. Parking and the trail are accessible. The hike will be 2 miles over paved and natural surfaces. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/take-it-outside-hike-wauponsee-walk/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Administration Center\, 17540 W. Laraway Rd.\, Joliet\, 60433\, United States
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SUMMARY:Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:22nd Annual Woods Walk challenge!\nThis ongoing program runs from Sunday\, Sept. 1\, through Saturday\, Nov. 30. \nGet out on the trail and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the 22nd annual Woods Walk challenge! Experience 10 beautiful Will County trails during their fall splendor: Forsythe Woods Nature Trail at Forked Creek Preserve – Forsythe Woods: 0.5 mile Evans-Judge Nature Trail Loop at Evans-Judge Preserve: 1.5 miles* Spring Creek Greenway Trail at Messenger Marsh: 2.2 miles* Plum Creek Greenway Trail at Goodenow Road Access: 2.2 miles Hickory Creek Bikeway and LaPorte Road Nature Trail at Hickory Creek Preserve – La Porte Road Access: 2.2 miles* Wauponsee Glacial Trail at Sugar Creek Preserve: 2.6 miles* Normantown Trail at Vermont Cemetery Preserve: 2.9 miles Rock Run Greenway Trail at Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access: 3.2 miles* Old Plank Road Trail at Washington Street Access: 3.2 miles* Spring Creek Greenway Trail at Hadley Valley – Bruce Road Access: 4.4 miles* *Starred trails feature routes that are easily extended to lengthen your walk. View details on Goosechase or in the Woods Walk booklet. Don’t forget to log your walks as you go. To participate\, pick up a Woods Walk travel log on or after Sept. 1 online or at select Forest Preserve visitor centers\, including Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon\, Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville\, Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township and Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. Returning this year is the option to track and log walks easily and conveniently using the Goosechase app. Complete seven of the 10 Woods Walk trails and receive a 2024 Woods Walk hiking medallion. The deadline to submit a completed travel log is Sunday\, Dec. 8. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration is required. The trails included in the program are asphalt\, limestone or natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/…/request…/) no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/woods-walk/
LOCATION:Plum Creek Nature Center in Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, IL\, 60401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature from Inside
DESCRIPTION:  \nWinter weather got you feeling a bit gloomy? Looking to connect with nature and people\, but wanting to stay warm and comfortable? Come on out to Sugar Creek for an afternoon of nature connection with indoor recreational activities sure to sweep away the chills. Participants will receive a nature journal and have an opportunity to try to an assortment of activities after a presentation on ideas for indoor fun to keep us busy all winter long! Snacks and supplies are included with registration.\nFee: $5 per person.\nAge: Ages 16 and older.\nRegistration required by Wednesday\, Jan. 31\, by calling 815-727-8700 or online.\nSugar Creek Administration Center is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/nature-from-inside/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Administration Center\, 17540 W. Laraway Rd.\, Joliet\, 60433\, United States
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