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A section of the Rock Run Greenway Trail that runs parallel to Houbolt Road on the west side of Joliet will be closed until further notice as the City of Joliet works on a sewer improvement project. 

Due to the extension of the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, all preserve access area parking lots, boat launches, and dog parks are closed through April 30. 

Check out the list of programs and activities online, record your Earth-friendly activities and be entered for a chance to win prizes. 

The eastern portion of Whalon Lake preserve, including the trail around the lake, will be closed for a day or two the week of April 13 for weed control work.

Grab your camera and snap some shots of the nature around your home for this special contest, which is designed to provide a creative outlet for cooped-up shutterbugs during the new coronavirus pandemic. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this sculpture trail has been postponed. Once it opens, possibly later this spring, seven sculptures created out of discarded items by artist Jennifer Meyer will be displayed along Snapper Pond Trail in Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. 

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of this popular doggie Easter egg hunt, which has been held at the Forest Preserve's Hammel Woods since 2009. 

The Forest Preserve's 2020 dog park calendar highlighted pups that visit the District's six dog parks and animals rescued by the Humane Society, which is Will County's oldest no-kill shelter. 

Sign up for Earth Day month programs to make a difference in the world around you and to honor the original Earth Day goal of having a positive impact on the planet. 

The Forest Preserve's partnership award recognizes the school's ongoing assistance with preserve restoration, shoreline cleanup, District programming and more. 

Fishing licenses, tackle and snacks will be available at the site. 

The 'Nature Takes Flight Juried Art Competition' includes 55 artworks that will be on display at Plum Creek Nature Center from March 3 through April 3. 

The site will be closed to general access from March 1-August 15 to protect nesting birds. Visitors will be allowed only during bird-watching programs. The other two access areas for the preserve – Turtle Lake and Copley Nature Park – remain open from 8 a.m.-sunset year-round.

The February donation is just the beginning of an estimated $70,000 the Foundation will provide the District in 2020, more than double last year's total. 

Coyote mating and pupping seasons are near, so it's important to take steps to prevent potential conflicts.