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.
When is a forest preserve something more? State nature preserves are specially designated lands that protect a variety of high-quality natural areas as well as rare and endangered plants and animals.
If you visit the preserve now, you can hike the woods, traverse the boardwalks, visit the lake, arrange to tour the historic farm and its garlic crop and view the massive oak and hickory trees that were left untouched by development.
Will County forest preserves play a key role in acting as rainwater sponges.
You can enjoy the scenery in the preserves from all angles even when you're not there to see it for yourself.
After peeling back the layers, this unique preserve conserves a piece of the 'City of Steel's' heritage.
This is the story of the Sage family, whom lived at McKinley Woods as caretakers of the preserve starting in the late 1950s.
For nearly 40 years, 'Camp Crete' offered a well-rounded camping experience for all scouts at what's now Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
Some Will County forest preserves were once home to thriving ice cutting businesses.
Of the nearly 70 preserves owned and managed by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, 11 hold special status because of their designation as state nature preserves.
Bridges of all shapes and sizes are sprinkled throughout the Forest Preserve District of Will County. But a trio of trestles is noteworthy because of the history, location and design of each bridge.
At one time, the preserve was a German prisoner of war camp.
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site tells a story of the city's century-old melting pot.
Riverview Farmstead Preserve tells the story of one of the first families to settle in the area.
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.
When is a forest preserve something more? State nature preserves are specially designated lands that protect a variety of high-quality natural areas as well as rare and endangered plants and animals.
If you visit the preserve now, you can hike the woods, traverse the boardwalks, visit the lake, arrange to tour the historic farm and its garlic crop and view the massive oak and hickory trees that were left untouched by development.
Will County forest preserves play a key role in acting as rainwater sponges.
You can enjoy the scenery in the preserves from all angles even when you're not there to see it for yourself.
After peeling back the layers, this unique preserve conserves a piece of the 'City of Steel's' heritage.
This is the story of the Sage family, whom lived at McKinley Woods as caretakers of the preserve starting in the late 1950s.
For nearly 40 years, 'Camp Crete' offered a well-rounded camping experience for all scouts at what's now Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
Some Will County forest preserves were once home to thriving ice cutting businesses.
Of the nearly 70 preserves owned and managed by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, 11 hold special status because of their designation as state nature preserves.
Bridges of all shapes and sizes are sprinkled throughout the Forest Preserve District of Will County. But a trio of trestles is noteworthy because of the history, location and design of each bridge.
At one time, the preserve was a German prisoner of war camp.
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site tells a story of the city's century-old melting pot.
Riverview Farmstead Preserve tells the story of one of the first families to settle in the area.
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.