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.
For some animals, preparing for winter means turning an entirely different color. Find out how their white fur helps them get by in snowy weather.
The Nature Foundation of Will County's quarterly donation to the Forest Preserve District totaled $50,125.
Judy Ogalla of Will Township has taken over as Forest Preserve Board president. She succeeds Destinee Ortiz and will serve a one-year term.
Cooper's hawks once faced similar threats to bald eagles and peregrine falcons, but these hawks have recovered and now thrive across Illinois.
A newly repaved 7-mile stretch of the Old Plank Road Trail is open again after a major resurfacing and accessibility upgrade.
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.
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.
For some animals, preparing for winter means turning an entirely different color. Find out how their white fur helps them get by in snowy weather.
The Nature Foundation of Will County's quarterly donation to the Forest Preserve District totaled $50,125.
Judy Ogalla of Will Township has taken over as Forest Preserve Board president. She succeeds Destinee Ortiz and will serve a one-year term.
Cooper's hawks once faced similar threats to bald eagles and peregrine falcons, but these hawks have recovered and now thrive across Illinois.
A newly repaved 7-mile stretch of the Old Plank Road Trail is open again after a major resurfacing and accessibility upgrade.
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.
Experience day turning into night on a stroll amidst golden prairie grasses at the perfect time of light.
Lake Renwick is a popular pitstop for birds during migration, so join us for a guided hike to search of waterfowl, eagles and songbirds.
Monarchs are one of several popular symbols in the celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Learn what they symbolize and how you can attract them to your yard.
Forget Halloween; it's Owloween! In honor of Halloween, spend some time learning about these magnificent and mysterious creatures. Want to learn more? Watch the video below.
What you don’t know about these scraggly bearded giants might surprise you.