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Stock up on seeds in time for spring at Isle a la Cache Museum
2/29/2024Read moreHerb, veggie and flower seed packets are available for purchase at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. The seeds, many of which are heirloom varieties from Seed Savers Exchange, cost $3.50 per packet or five for $15.
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'Raising Riverview' exhibit explores Will County's farm roots
2/23/2024Read moreA new exhibit at Isle a la Cache Museum highlights Will County's agricultural past and the Clow family that settled in Wheatland Township on land that is now part of Riverview Farmstead Preserve. The 'Raising Riverview' exhibit runs through May 31.
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A man wearing a helmet rides his bike on a trail.
Cruise the County with springtime biking challenge
2/16/2024Read moreCruise the County, the Forest Preserve District's springtime challenge, will take bicyclists on a ride through the county's natural resources, historical sites and community hubs. Participants will pedal more than 50 miles on four trails from March 1 through May 31.
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A woman in a blue jacket stands in a forest preserve with water in the background.
Healing With Nature: Outdoor walks help Naperville woman lose 100 pounds
2/10/2024Read moreJulie Jacobsen, a 54-year-old Naperville resident, says being outside was an essential part of her weight loss journey. In the process, she says she became healthier, happier and more fulfilled than she ever has as an adult.
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Foundation donates $39,950 to Forest Preserve programs, initiatives
2/9/2024Read moreTara Neff, executive director of The Nature Foundation of Will County, presented the Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners with a first-quarter 2024 donation check at the Feb. 8 Board meeting. The donation will be used for a variety of Forest Preserve programs and initiatives.
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A woman wearing black stands in a prairie.
Nature Foundation kicks off 2024 with new leader, new garden tour event
2/5/2024Read moreThe Nature Foundation of Will County is starting 2024 with a new leader, a new garden tour event and a host of activities, including native plant sales, that are designed to raise money for Forest Preserve District programs and initiatives.
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Visitors at Four Rivers participate in an interpretive program.
‘This place is so cool!’: Four Rivers embraces visitors of all abilities
2/2/2024Read moreA recent visit by a group from Little Friends in Warrenville highlighted just how welcoming the Forest Preserve's Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is to all people, regardless of abilities. The site is now nationally accredited for inclusivity, which means all are welcome and all can participate.
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Hidden Oaks Nature Center will be closed for renovation for most of 2024 starting Feb. 19
1/25/2024Read moreHidden Oaks Nature Center is getting a major makeover. Extensive renovations and improvements will require the nature center to be closed for much of 2024 starting Feb. 19. The preserve will close periodically for some outdoor renovation work, as needed. The projects will not affect Hidden Lakes Trout Farm.
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A wedding couple embracing by a river.
Shopping for a wedding venue? Check out Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
1/22/2024Read moreFour Rivers Environmental Education Center features an eco-friendly venue for weddings and events. The popular site includes reception space, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, staff to assist with bookings and vendors, and beautiful scenery for photos.
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Sand Ridge Savanna restoration effort earns Chicago Wilderness award
1/19/2024Read moreExtensive, multiyear restoration efforts at the Forest Preserve District's Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve have earned an "Excellence in Ecological Restoration" award from Chicago Wilderness. The District received the award on Jan. 17 at a “Celebration of Conservation” banquet at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
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The Buzz
Migration watch: Orioles have landed in Will County
Time to stock up on oranges and grape jelly. Baltimore orioles are back in Will County for the season.
Holey moley: Yellow-bellied sapsuckers leave distinct clues of their presence
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is the only woodpecker in the eastern United States, so their time in northern Illinois can be fleeting. Look for them in the spring and fall as they migrate through our area.
Brooding about cicadas? Here's the reason for all the hype this year
To not have heard the buzz about this year's cicada emergence you would have to have been where the cicadas themselves are right now — underground. Why all the hype? This year is the first time since 1803 that two broods of cicadas will have emerged in Illinois at the same time.