Marketing technical specialist Glenn Knoblock tells us why he loves spending time at O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Program coordinator Suzy Lyttle tells us why she loves Hickory Creek Preserve.
Digital communications manager Chad Merda tells us why he loves spending time at Lake Renwick Preserve.
Facility office manager Marissa Jones tells us why she loves spending time at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
Digital and print marketing specialist Katie McCollum tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Rookery Preserve.
Digital marketing assistant Meghan McMahon tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Preserve.
You've probably heard that bees die when they sting you, but this isn't universally true. Most bee species don't even have stingers.
Birds aren't exactly a rarity in our world, populating just about every type of habitat worldwide in good numbers. But if you want to see a variety of birds or brush up on your local birding knowledge, the Will County forest preserves are a good place to start.
Love a good sunset? We have plenty of preserves that really shine when the sun starts to set.
You may think of the preserves as places to connect with nature, but some preserves are also great locations to learn about our local history.
This preserve in Plainfield is home to one of the largest rookeries in Illinois.
Not everyone is able to hike along trails to enjoy nature and all it has to offer, so the Forest Preserve has many spots where you can take in the sights from your car or an easy-to-get-to bench.
Whether it's hiking the loop trail, casting a line or spotting some local wildlife, there's a lot to see and explore.
Messenger Woods is the oldest of Will County’s forest preserves, making it a place with a unique cultural and natural history.
Here's a mostly bird's-eye view of the project from start to finish.
What makes Lockport Prairie unique among our remaining grasslands is that it is a dolomite prairie.
Marketing technical specialist Glenn Knoblock tells us why he loves spending time at O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Program coordinator Suzy Lyttle tells us why she loves Hickory Creek Preserve.
Digital communications manager Chad Merda tells us why he loves spending time at Lake Renwick Preserve.
Facility office manager Marissa Jones tells us why she loves spending time at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
Digital and print marketing specialist Katie McCollum tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Rookery Preserve.
Digital marketing assistant Meghan McMahon tells us why she loves spending time at Rock Run Preserve.
You've probably heard that bees die when they sting you, but this isn't universally true. Most bee species don't even have stingers.
Birds aren't exactly a rarity in our world, populating just about every type of habitat worldwide in good numbers. But if you want to see a variety of birds or brush up on your local birding knowledge, the Will County forest preserves are a good place to start.
Love a good sunset? We have plenty of preserves that really shine when the sun starts to set.
You may think of the preserves as places to connect with nature, but some preserves are also great locations to learn about our local history.
This preserve in Plainfield is home to one of the largest rookeries in Illinois.
Not everyone is able to hike along trails to enjoy nature and all it has to offer, so the Forest Preserve has many spots where you can take in the sights from your car or an easy-to-get-to bench.
Whether it's hiking the loop trail, casting a line or spotting some local wildlife, there's a lot to see and explore.
Messenger Woods is the oldest of Will County’s forest preserves, making it a place with a unique cultural and natural history.
Here's a mostly bird's-eye view of the project from start to finish.
What makes Lockport Prairie unique among our remaining grasslands is that it is a dolomite prairie.
Experience the prairies and woods and Riverview Farmstead like never before while trick-or-treating.
Start your Saturday by slowing down and reconnecting with nature with a guided mindfulness session followed by a peaceful hike.
It's not too early to start thinking about next year's flower gardens. In fact, if you're thinking about adding more native plants to your landscape, now is the time to sow the seeds so they germinate come spring.
Put down the rake. You can feel good about leaving your leaves wherever they fall. Letting them be is actually better for the environment.
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.