Messenger Woods road is getting a facelift

An aggressive construction schedule means all those potholes will soon be a thing of the past

WHAT TO DO

Get moving

WHERE TO GO

Map your next adventure

FETCH A PERMIT

Plan your outing

Wonder Walk at Goodenow Grove

June 6

Trail Safety: Hydration Station

June 6

Intro to Gardening for Wildlife

June 10

More events

IN THE NEWS

Curious about beekeeping? Plum Creek class offers hands-on experience

Learn the basics of beekeeping from Plum Creek's resident beekeeper. The six-week course includes classroom instruction and hands-on experience in live hives.

Rare snowy egret sighting earns photo contest win

A rare snowy egret perched perfectly for Wilmington resident Tyler Paul. The image earned first place in the Forest Preserve District’s May photo contest.

State-threatened purple wartyback mussel discovered in Forked Creek

A Forest Preserve study of Forked Creek documented 17 mussel species, including the state-threatened purple wartyback and four species of conservation concern. The findings indicate strong water quality and have led to the creek being recognized as a resource of statewide significance.

Seasonal sights

No space? No problem. Small spaces still work for native plants

You don't need a big yard — or any yard at all — to add native plants to your outdoor space. A small garden plot or even a container garden are more than enough to attract pollinators and other creatures.

Wild Relatives: The pyrrhuloxia

The pyrrhuloxia is a bird that looks a lot like our familiar cardinals but the colors are all wrong.

It's time to start showing these creatures some love

Educate yourself on the benefits of snakes so you can appreciate instead of hate serpents.