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Lockport Man Completes Mega 'Harvest Hustle' Quest: 11 Virtual 5K Races in 11 Days

Zombie Challenge Will Fill Your Brain with Emergency Preparedness Tips

Get Moving in October with the 'Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K'

Masks Required For Programs, Facility Visitors and Field Trip Participants

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Meet Shirlee, Our New Blanding's Turtle Ambassador

02/07/2019

She's the latest addition to the Blanding's turtle exhibit at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

Nature Exploration Kits Provide A 'Bit of Fun In A Box'

01/08/2019

Educational resource loan kits provide tools, books, specimens and learning guides on 11 nature topics.

Weber Family's 'Happy Place': Hiking at Hammel Woods

12/28/2018

After a health scare two years ago, the Webers cherish their nature outings now more than ever before.

Army Corps, State Contribute $591,000 for Restoration Efforts

11/27/2018

The infusion of funds will accelerate efforts to return forest preserve acreage to its natural state.

Woodchuck Mascot Branches Out with New Website

11/16/2018

Kids of all ages can discover more about nature and the world around them by visiting willyswilderness.org.

Forest Preserve's Digital Marketing Efforts Earn National Award

07/19/2018

The award recognizes the Forest Preserve's enhanced social media and website offerings, which have drastically increased public engagement.

A primer for bringing your pooch to a preserve

05/18/2018

Follow these rules to protect your pup and the preserves.

Heartbreaking Egret Photo Another Reminder of Dangers of Improperly Disposed of Fishing Line

04/23/2018

We have an urgent plea for everyone: Please properly dispose of fishing line.

Strange and Spectacular Species (Zoom webinar)

10/27/2021 6:00 PM

Life on Earth can be truly weird and wacky. Learn about some of the incredibly unique and fascinating adaptations our local animals rely on to survive in the wild.

Volunteer Workday: Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve

10/28/2021 8:00 AM

Contribute to your community, support your local environment, meet fellow nature-lovers, and get some fresh air and exercise.

November Sky Watching: A Partial Lunar Eclipse and Plenty of Chances for Shooting Stars

10/27/2021

November's sky watching includes a partial — but almost total — lunar eclipse and plenty of chances to wish upon a shooting star.

Halloween Special: Six Very Freaky Fungi

10/21/2021

Halloween may be right around the corner, but if you're looking for some nature-inspired horror shows at different times of year, all you have to do is look down while walking the trails.