Wilderness Wayfinders
June 25, 2026 | 9:30 A.M TO 11:00 A.M
Calling all adventurers! Learn how to use a compass and map before embarking on an adventure through the woods.
Headlines
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What you need to know about prescribed burns
June 6, 2017 | Conservation and restorationThere are many benefits to burns when done for specific purposes.
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McKinley Woods' war connection
May 25, 2017 | Preserves and trailsAt one time, the preserve was a German prisoner of war camp.
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Joliet Iron Works steeled in city's past
May 9, 2017 | Preserves and trailsJoliet Iron Works Historic Site tells a story of the city's century-old melting pot.
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Preserving the past at Riverview Farmstead
April 20, 2017 | Preserves and trailsRiverview Farmstead Preserve tells the story of one of the first families to settle in the area.
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The backyard birds of Will County
April 17, 2017 | Nature and wildlifeYou've probably seen many of these feathered friends, but how much do you know about them?
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5 ways nature can keep you healthy
Nature and wildlifeHere are top reasons why you should spend more time outdoors.
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Bats
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Chipmunks and ground squirrels
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Coyotes
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Deer
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Mice and rats
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Moles and voles
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Mosquitoes
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Mushroom Mania at Raccoon Grove
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Opossums
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What you need to know about prescribed burns
June 6, 2017 | Conservation and restorationThere are many benefits to burns when done for specific purposes.
-
McKinley Woods' war connection
May 25, 2017 | Preserves and trailsAt one time, the preserve was a German prisoner of war camp.
-
Joliet Iron Works steeled in city's past
May 9, 2017 | Preserves and trailsJoliet Iron Works Historic Site tells a story of the city's century-old melting pot.
-
Preserving the past at Riverview Farmstead
April 20, 2017 | Preserves and trailsRiverview Farmstead Preserve tells the story of one of the first families to settle in the area.
-
The backyard birds of Will County
April 17, 2017 | Nature and wildlifeYou've probably seen many of these feathered friends, but how much do you know about them?
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404
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5 ways nature can keep you healthy
Nature and wildlifeHere are top reasons why you should spend more time outdoors.
-
Bats
-
Chipmunks and ground squirrels
-
Coyotes
-
Deer
-
Mice and rats
-
Moles and voles
-
Mosquitoes
-
Mushroom Mania at Raccoon Grove
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Opossums
The Buzz
Fireworks displays pose risks for wildlife
6/22/2026
It's not just our pets who suffer around the Fourth of July. Loud, booming fireworks pose serious risks to wildlife too.
It's lightning bug season, so be on the lookout for these incredible insects
6/11/2026
Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage, but do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
Give your mower a rest in May. Do it for the bees.
4/27/2026
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.