Reconnect With Nature | Forest Preserve District of Will County

Come see us at Fall on the Farm

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 19 for this free event at Riverview Farmstead Preserve in Naperville.

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Reap the rewards of the outdoors

There are plenty of ways to escape into nature in Will County.

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Knowledge is power

Learn about Will County's diverse plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through our interpretive programs.

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Conserving land for future generations

We protect and restore open space so wildlife can thrive and people can recreate.

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BYOB Bingo Brunch

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 | 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

Join us for a special brunch edition of BYOB Bingo at Hickory Creek Preserve!

Summer Send-off Fishing Derby

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 | 7:00 AM TO 11:30 AM

Calling all anglers! Come on out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and close out summer while you try your hand at fishing.

Trail Hoppers

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 | 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

Log some miles walking through the prairie as grasshoppers bounce out of our way.

Festival of Arts Through Nature

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 | 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

Find your nature’s muse at this event full of hands-on activities that let you express yourself through music, movement and visual arts

Aerial view of new property acquisition.

Family-owned woodland acquired for new Horse Creek Preserve

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 | CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

126-acre acquisition protects wildlife habitat and future trail opportunities in Custer Township.

Spider season has arrived in a big way

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 | NATURE AND WILDLIFE

Around this time, spiders seem to pop up everywhere, and so do their webs, including some impressive orb webs created by garden spiders.

Joliet woman’s misty morning deer photo wins August contest

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 | PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Rock Run Preserve Winning image captures three deer on a foggy morning at Rock Run Preserve.

Nature Foundation announces Centennial Celebration sponsorship opportunities

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 | PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Sponsors can support a century of conservation while gaining visibility throughout 2027.

Experience Festival of Arts Through Nature

Head out to Plum Creek Nature Center on Saturday, Sept. 26 for a day of creative exploration.

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See the preserves with Woods Walk

Participants who complete seven of 10 preselected trails will earn a medallion.

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Score some cool T-shirts for a good cause

This is a purchase you can feel good about, because all proceeds help fund a variety of Forest Preserve District initiatives. All orders include free shipping.

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Get married while surrounded by nature

Will County's forest preserves offer a variety of unique setting to say "I do" in front of your friends and family while also being an affordable option.

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Enter our Preserve the Moment Photo Contest

Here's your chance to show off your photographic skills in Will County's forest preserves. Not only are there prizes, but your photo could be featured in our 2027 calendar.

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Meet our Trailblazers: Kyle Siegel

Say hello to this Trailblazer: Operations Supervisor Kyle Siegel, who helps keep preserves running smoothly year-round.

How and why we monitor grassland birds

Across the county, staff tracks nesting and migrating birds to help protect healthy prairie habitats.

Get to know the snapping turtle

The snapping turtle has a powerful bite and is larger than the other turtles you'll see in our preserves.

Come see us at Fall on the Farm

Reap the rewards of the outdoors

Knowledge is power

Conserving land for future generations

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