The new entrance road has a better drainage system to protect the pavement.
There have been increased turtle deaths on Division Street during nesting season.
Sand Ridge Savanna has expanded and Kankakee Sands has a new location.
Work is underway to convert a closed section of Book Road into a 1-mile DuPage River Trail extension connecting to Riverview Farmstead.
Work to repair the Plum Creek Greenway Trail bridge at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Crete Township has been completed and the trail section has reopened. The bridge was damaged when a large tree fell on it.
A nearly 106-acre land acquisition adjacent to Messenger Woods Nature Preserve expands one of the District’s oldest sites.
A new section of the Plum Creek Greenway Trail is under construction that will connect Plum Valley Preserve to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the project will close a key gap and advance plans for a continuous north–south regional trail.
Planning some spring hikes to see wildflowers in bloom? Here's your go-to guide to what to see where.
Descendants of the Clow family recently visited Riverview Farmstead Preserve to share stories of growing up on the family’s historic farm in Wheatland Township.
How one blind date led to a lifelong partnership and a legacy of land preserved forever.
Trying to beat the winter blues? Check out these preserves for a hike that will help you embrace the season.
A newly repaved 7-mile stretch of the Old Plank Road Trail is open again after a major resurfacing and accessibility upgrade.
There are so many reasons why our newest preserve has become a fan favorite in the community.
If fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of preserves shine at this time of year.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has acquired nearly 500 acres in Crete Township, its second largest land purchase in history.
The Forest Preserve District has kicked off a 'Put Your Junk in the Trunk' campaign to help prevent vehicle burglaries in the preserves.
The new entrance road has a better drainage system to protect the pavement.
There have been increased turtle deaths on Division Street during nesting season.
Sand Ridge Savanna has expanded and Kankakee Sands has a new location.
Work is underway to convert a closed section of Book Road into a 1-mile DuPage River Trail extension connecting to Riverview Farmstead.
Work to repair the Plum Creek Greenway Trail bridge at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Crete Township has been completed and the trail section has reopened. The bridge was damaged when a large tree fell on it.
A nearly 106-acre land acquisition adjacent to Messenger Woods Nature Preserve expands one of the District’s oldest sites.
A new section of the Plum Creek Greenway Trail is under construction that will connect Plum Valley Preserve to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the project will close a key gap and advance plans for a continuous north–south regional trail.
Planning some spring hikes to see wildflowers in bloom? Here's your go-to guide to what to see where.
Descendants of the Clow family recently visited Riverview Farmstead Preserve to share stories of growing up on the family’s historic farm in Wheatland Township.
How one blind date led to a lifelong partnership and a legacy of land preserved forever.
Trying to beat the winter blues? Check out these preserves for a hike that will help you embrace the season.
A newly repaved 7-mile stretch of the Old Plank Road Trail is open again after a major resurfacing and accessibility upgrade.
There are so many reasons why our newest preserve has become a fan favorite in the community.
If fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of preserves shine at this time of year.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has acquired nearly 500 acres in Crete Township, its second largest land purchase in history.
The Forest Preserve District has kicked off a 'Put Your Junk in the Trunk' campaign to help prevent vehicle burglaries in the preserves.
Give your paddling skills a refresh and refine your techniques to make paddling a breeze and keep you going strong all day.
Learn how to bait a hook, put tackle on a pole and cast plus gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline under the guidance of an instructor
That buzz you hear coming from the trees in your yard is coming from dog-day cicadas that emerge every summer with their well-known buzzing sound.
The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors.
What are you doing to beat the heat this summer? If you can, add leaving water out for wildlife to your list.