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.
Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve is a pocket of woodland in eastern Will County that serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and natural history of our area.
Whalon Lake, one of the Forest Preserve District’s newest preserves, is a recreational hotspot but also protects natural areas and supports a variety of flora and fauna.
Southwestern Will County is home to a sand prairie habitat that is one of the most diverse of its type in the entire state, and part of that is protected land at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature 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.
Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve is a pocket of woodland in eastern Will County that serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and natural history of our area.
Whalon Lake, one of the Forest Preserve District’s newest preserves, is a recreational hotspot but also protects natural areas and supports a variety of flora and fauna.
Southwestern Will County is home to a sand prairie habitat that is one of the most diverse of its type in the entire state, and part of that is protected land at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve.
Trail Club is back this fall, and in September the group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Hadley Valley.
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Say goodbye to summertime with a sunset paddle on Monee Reservoir.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
These big white birds typically stick around until November or into December.
Hummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.