The fall Recycle Your Bicycle program returns from Sept. 12-27. Bikes can be donated at five Forest Preserve sites.
Floating circus brings free riverside show to McKinley Woods on Sept. 14.
Sponsors can support a century of conservation while gaining visibility throughout 2027.
Explore seven of 10 trails to earn a hiking medallion.
Nancy "Gaby" Valladolid snapped July's winning shot at Isle a la Cache preserve. The contest continues through Dec. 31.
The Aug. 1-Oct. 31 exhibit features about 20 of artist and actor Jeff Zarinelli’s wildlife paintings.
Participants say app-based missions have led to a stronger connection to nature.
Channahon woman’s split-second warbler shot earns top honors in photo contest.
A rare snowy egret perched perfectly for Wilmington resident Tyler Paul. The image earned first place in the Forest Preserve District’s May photo contest.
Chicago artist and writer Marcia Whitney-Schenck brings humor and imagination to “Winged Ambassadors,” a summer art exhibit at Plum Creek Nature Center featuring creative interpretations of America’s state birds.
A Forest Preserve District crochet program has provided 255 handmade nests to DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center for orphaned and injured animals.
Forest Preserve field trips are giving homeschool students hands-on learning experiences in nature while providing structure outside the home.
The Forest Preserve District’s 2026 calendar of events offers year-round ways to explore nature through art, wildlife, music and outdoor fun.
Complete nature-themed missions throughout the year for a chance to win items from a $15,000 prize pool and obtain collectible pins awarded for achievement.
Be a Trailblazer’s first year drew thousands into the preserves with fun missions and more than $10,000 in prizes.
The fall Recycle Your Bicycle program returns from Sept. 12-27. Bikes can be donated at five Forest Preserve sites.
Floating circus brings free riverside show to McKinley Woods on Sept. 14.
Sponsors can support a century of conservation while gaining visibility throughout 2027.
Explore seven of 10 trails to earn a hiking medallion.
Nancy "Gaby" Valladolid snapped July's winning shot at Isle a la Cache preserve. The contest continues through Dec. 31.
The Aug. 1-Oct. 31 exhibit features about 20 of artist and actor Jeff Zarinelli’s wildlife paintings.
Participants say app-based missions have led to a stronger connection to nature.
Channahon woman’s split-second warbler shot earns top honors in photo contest.
A rare snowy egret perched perfectly for Wilmington resident Tyler Paul. The image earned first place in the Forest Preserve District’s May photo contest.
Chicago artist and writer Marcia Whitney-Schenck brings humor and imagination to “Winged Ambassadors,” a summer art exhibit at Plum Creek Nature Center featuring creative interpretations of America’s state birds.
A Forest Preserve District crochet program has provided 255 handmade nests to DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center for orphaned and injured animals.
Forest Preserve field trips are giving homeschool students hands-on learning experiences in nature while providing structure outside the home.
The Forest Preserve District’s 2026 calendar of events offers year-round ways to explore nature through art, wildlife, music and outdoor fun.
Complete nature-themed missions throughout the year for a chance to win items from a $15,000 prize pool and obtain collectible pins awarded for achievement.
Be a Trailblazer’s first year drew thousands into the preserves with fun missions and more than $10,000 in prizes.
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.