The world is home to two turkey species, and most of us are pretty familiar with one of them. The other is called the ocellated turkey, and they look like a technicolor version of the wild turkey.
Our forests and fields are home to many owl species, and many are only active at night, when they are night easy to see. Learn to identify our local owls by their songs and calls.
Meet Alyssa Parker, a program coordinator at Plum Creek Nature Center.
Be a Trailblazer’s first year drew thousands into the preserves with fun missions and more than $10,000 in prizes.
The Forest Preserve's Board of Commissioners approved a balanced 2026 budget on Nov. 13. The spending plan includes a 6.78% drop in the property tax rate.
This map is updated daily as another way to notify the public when a prescribed burn is being conducted.
There are so many reasons why our newest preserve has become a fan favorite in the community.
Nine new plant species have been added to Illinois' Exotic Weeds Act.
Your go-to destination for stunning fall colors.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County received two honors from Chicago Wilderness for its restoration and outreach work.
The white-naped crane lives only in parts of Asia and Russia, but these elegant birds might remind you of the cranes we see closer to home.
These creatures have a reputation for being among the creepiest, so they fit right in during spooky season.
Enjoy a walk where fall's surprises await.
Lizards and salamanders are easy to confuse with one another because they look similar, but there are many differences between them, starting with how they are classified in the animal kingdom.
If fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of preserves shine at this time of year.
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 world is home to two turkey species, and most of us are pretty familiar with one of them. The other is called the ocellated turkey, and they look like a technicolor version of the wild turkey.
Our forests and fields are home to many owl species, and many are only active at night, when they are night easy to see. Learn to identify our local owls by their songs and calls.
Meet Alyssa Parker, a program coordinator at Plum Creek Nature Center.
Be a Trailblazer’s first year drew thousands into the preserves with fun missions and more than $10,000 in prizes.
The Forest Preserve's Board of Commissioners approved a balanced 2026 budget on Nov. 13. The spending plan includes a 6.78% drop in the property tax rate.
This map is updated daily as another way to notify the public when a prescribed burn is being conducted.
There are so many reasons why our newest preserve has become a fan favorite in the community.
Nine new plant species have been added to Illinois' Exotic Weeds Act.
Your go-to destination for stunning fall colors.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County received two honors from Chicago Wilderness for its restoration and outreach work.
The white-naped crane lives only in parts of Asia and Russia, but these elegant birds might remind you of the cranes we see closer to home.
These creatures have a reputation for being among the creepiest, so they fit right in during spooky season.
Enjoy a walk where fall's surprises await.
Lizards and salamanders are easy to confuse with one another because they look similar, but there are many differences between them, starting with how they are classified in the animal kingdom.
If fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of preserves shine at this time of year.
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.
Come on one of the last paddle adventures of the season as we enjoy the sights of September on the confluence of the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers.
Join us for a witchy paddle under the setting sun then fly to shore for a bonfire to roast hot dogs and s’mores.
Fall is a trying time for pollinators. They're still in need of food and water even as their regular sources begin to fade away as autumn sets in.
If you love fall color, hope the coming weeks bring us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.