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Here's Your Last Chance to Order A 2021 Dog Park Calendar

Take a Crack at Cashing in With November's Photo Contest

Visitor Centers Closed to the Public due to COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

Prescribed Burn Season: Here's Where We're Burning Today

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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.

Stop, Drop, Pumpkin Roll

11/29/2020 12:00 PM

Stop by Plum Creek Nature Center and send off your post-holiday pumpkin with a bang.

Be a Zero! A Zero Waster Series: How to be Zero Waste for the Holidays (Zoom webinar)

12/03/2020 7:00 PM

Don’t want to be a part of all the extra waste generated around the holidays? Learn how you can make a zero-waste plan for this year's holiday celebration.

Eyes To the Skies For A Planetary Alignment Not Seen Since 1623

11/25/2020

On the night of the winter solstice, Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer in the night sky than they have since 1623.

Myth Buster: Dogs' Mouths Aren't Really Cleaner Than Humans