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Yellow Warbler by Joel Craig
Father and Son Fishing by Glenn P. Knoblock
Pink Milkweed by Terry Dosher
Couple at Car Show by Laura Kiran
Dog in Park by Glenn P. Knoblock
Family at Concert by Glenn P. Knoblock
Buckeye by Tim Good
Girl in Kayak by Margie Walsh
Highlights - Forest Preserve  Features
Music at McKinley Music at McKinley
Kick off the summer with the Forest Preserve and JULIE, Inc. at a free outdoor concert and car show on June 22 in Channahon! Read More >>
Lights for Learning Lights For Learning
Save energy and support environmental education by purchasing discounted energy-efficient light bulbs from the Forest Preserve! Read More >>
Leave No Child Inside Leave No Child Inside
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is taking action to reverse the dangerous trends created by children's disconnection from nature. Read More >>
Woods Walk Woods Walk
Enjoy hiking the trails of Will County's forest preserves with the 13th annual "Woods Walk" program and photo contest! Read More >>
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Events and Announcements
Hammel Woods - Grinton Grove Closure:
Grinton Grove at Hammel Woods - Route 59 Access in Shorewood is closed for site improvements. More

 
Whalon Lake Trail Repairs:
A portion of the DuPage River Trail at Whalon Lake in Naperville is closed for flooding repairs. More

 
Rock Run Rookery Asian Carp:
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is harvesting Asian carp from Rock Run Rookery Preserve in Joliet. More

 
Canine Classes:
Check out our special summer programs for dogs and their owners! More

 
Ballou Road Access Grand Opening:
Celebrate the grand opening of Forked Creek Preserve - Ballou Road Access in Wilmington on August 10! More

 
Upcoming Special Events:
Mark your calendar for the District's upcoming special events! More

 
USAgain Textile Recycling:
Recycle your used clothes, shoes, towels, and bedding with the Forest Preserve and USAgain! More

 
     
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