Teacher Appreciation
Teachers are invited to Four Rivers Environmental Education Center for a day of adventure, relaxation and fun in appreciation of all they do.
The change links one with Sand Ridge Savanna and assigning the other the name Kankakee Sands.
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.
Replacement of the deteriorating entrance road at Messenger Woods Nature Preserve is underway, with the preserve expected to close for about three weeks beginning May 18.
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.
Forest Preserve police are reminding visitors to lock their vehicles and to leave valuables at home as they plan their nature outings.
The change links one with Sand Ridge Savanna and assigning the other the name Kankakee Sands.
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.
Replacement of the deteriorating entrance road at Messenger Woods Nature Preserve is underway, with the preserve expected to close for about three weeks beginning May 18.
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.
Forest Preserve police are reminding visitors to lock their vehicles and to leave valuables at home as they plan their nature outings.
Teachers are invited to Four Rivers Environmental Education Center for a day of adventure, relaxation and fun in appreciation of all they do.
Discover how native plant gardening can help provide wildlife with year-round resources.
Participating in No Mow May isn't just a way to cut down on your yardwork for a month. You'll be helping bees and other essential insects too.
Forget "Snakes on a Plane." There are snakes in Asia that can fly without any help from an aircraft.
When planning your spring plantings, consider incorporating trees that will be a draw for wildlife in the winter too.