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Sign up for a summer workday to help keep the preserves free of invasive species and hospitable for native flora and fauna.

The garden, which is already growing and was unveiled during the recent "Island Rendezvous," will benefit monarch butterflies and other pollinators. 

Joe Devine has been watching birds since childhood, but now he's decided to record as many Will County bird sightings as possible in one year.

College students, adults and families will each have a paddling program to choose from on June 20, 21 or 23. 

Shorewood HUGS raised $2,500 for the care and training of the Forest Preserve District's K-9, Jullo, at this year's "HUGS for Hounds" Easter egg hunt. 

The Forest Preserve District is looking for a few very good dogs to strike a pose for a 2020 calendar, with proceeds benefiting the Will County Humane Society.

Heading out to "Food Truck Fridays"? Share your experience in a fun way with our Snapchat filters and lenses.

The Forest Preserve District has partnered with the Crete Park District on Community OPEN, a program which encourages outside play and the exploration of nature during six days of free communitywide activities. 

The parking lot at Schneider's Passage trailhead entrance is now open after being closed for pavement resurfacing.

This blue heron's successful hunt of a northern water snake was captured by Eileen Capodice of Minooka.

Hear the music, see the paintings, soak in the scenery and get in touch with your inner artist during this fourth annual art affair at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. 

Severe weather can strike at any time. Here's what you need to know to be prepared if you're spending time outdoors.

This American robin couldn't escape fishing line it became entangled in earlier this week at Isle a la Cache preserve in Romeoville.

A pile of leftover compost in the back parking lot at Sugar Creek Administration Center can be scooped up by members of the public who want to improve their garden soil.

The new program is designed to make it easier for campers to put down stakes at Forest Preserve campgrounds.