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Phyllis Schulte was honored for her 27 years as a volunteer and her stewardship of Hickory Creek Barrens Nature Preserve.

Restriping of the crosswalks will not affect trail access.

The District will be conducting aerial photography via a drone at Hickory Creek Preserve - LaPorte Road Access on Saturday, April 21.

The Forest Preserve was recently made aware of a Facebook page for Hammel Woods that is portraying itself as belonging to the District and spreading false information.

Forest Preserve Volunteer Andrea Pletzke is so grateful that the District is saving open space for everyone to enjoy.

This summer's weekly nosh fest will feature more food, more trucks and more fun!

Not only are more people going to be out and about on the trails, but so will turtles during nesting season.

New and used bikes can be donated at two locations during this semiannual event, which collects bikes for people around the world who are in need of a mode of transportation.

The large painting, which was created in 2016 for the Forest Preserve by graffiti/mural artist Ryan "ARCY" Christenson, will be viewable from May 1 through September 2.

Go fly a kite at the Forest Preserve's 'Jammin Family Kite Fly Festival,' or watch as the pros perform synchronized kite flying at Plum Creek Nature Center.

Individuals are needed to assist the public during fishing and boating programs at Monee Reservoir. 

This email blast will keep you up to date on upcoming programs and events.

A donation by Chevron Environmental Management Co. will be used to plant trees at Forest Preserve access areas.

Pick up trash, help remove invasive species or recycle your bicycle during Earth Day week activities.

The Nature Foundation of Will County has scheduled three seminars and a two-day plant sale to help gardeners learn how to incorporate native species into their landscape to benefit wildlife.