A new one-way trap at Rock Run Rookery Preserve is designed to keep invasive carp from escaping the lake, helping prevent them from reaching Lake Michigan.
A Forest Preserve study of Forked Creek documented 17 mussel species, including the state-threatened purple wartyback and four species of conservation concern.
The Forest Preserve District received a Silver Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River for the Lockport Prairie and Prairie Bluff Ecosystem Restoration Project.
As the Forest Preserve District of Will County approaches its centennial in 2027, it’s also nearing 24,000 acres of protected land.
This map is updated daily as another way to notify the public when a prescribed burn is being conducted.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County received two honors from Chicago Wilderness for its restoration and outreach work.
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.
The Forest Preserve District and Openlands celebrated 20 years of restoration at five sites, including Hadley Valley and Messenger Woods.
The Forest Preserve District has acquired 241 acres in Custer Township as the first major purchase of its 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program. The land expands protected open space and offers future potential for recreation and restoration.
A year of seed collection by staff and volunteers culminated with a seed mixing day at a Forest Preserve barn. The seed will be sown this winter.
Ecologist Barbara Sherwood said she almost cried when she spied a federally endangered rusty-patched bumblebee in a preserve.
Water isn't an unlimited resource. As water scarcity increasingly becomes a problem across the globe, efforts to conserve it become more crucial.
The wildlife all around us is critical to the health of our ecosystems.
Americans waste a lot of food every year — as much as 40% of the food supply. All that food waste contributes to climate change when it makes its way to landfills, but you can do your part at home to cut down on this waste by composting your food scraps.
Think biodegradable and compostable products are best? Make sure you do your homework.
A video titled, "The Dam Project at Hammel Woods" is now available for viewing on the District's YouTube page. The video chronicles the dam removal process and explains why it was necessary and how it was done.
A new one-way trap at Rock Run Rookery Preserve is designed to keep invasive carp from escaping the lake, helping prevent them from reaching Lake Michigan.
A Forest Preserve study of Forked Creek documented 17 mussel species, including the state-threatened purple wartyback and four species of conservation concern.
The Forest Preserve District received a Silver Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River for the Lockport Prairie and Prairie Bluff Ecosystem Restoration Project.
As the Forest Preserve District of Will County approaches its centennial in 2027, it’s also nearing 24,000 acres of protected land.
This map is updated daily as another way to notify the public when a prescribed burn is being conducted.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County received two honors from Chicago Wilderness for its restoration and outreach work.
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.
The Forest Preserve District and Openlands celebrated 20 years of restoration at five sites, including Hadley Valley and Messenger Woods.
The Forest Preserve District has acquired 241 acres in Custer Township as the first major purchase of its 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program. The land expands protected open space and offers future potential for recreation and restoration.
A year of seed collection by staff and volunteers culminated with a seed mixing day at a Forest Preserve barn. The seed will be sown this winter.
Ecologist Barbara Sherwood said she almost cried when she spied a federally endangered rusty-patched bumblebee in a preserve.
Water isn't an unlimited resource. As water scarcity increasingly becomes a problem across the globe, efforts to conserve it become more crucial.
The wildlife all around us is critical to the health of our ecosystems.
Americans waste a lot of food every year — as much as 40% of the food supply. All that food waste contributes to climate change when it makes its way to landfills, but you can do your part at home to cut down on this waste by composting your food scraps.
Think biodegradable and compostable products are best? Make sure you do your homework.
A video titled, "The Dam Project at Hammel Woods" is now available for viewing on the District's YouTube page. The video chronicles the dam removal process and explains why it was necessary and how it was done.
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.