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An adaptive all-terrain wheelchair
New all-terrain wheelchair available for public use at Four Rivers
4/16/2024Read moreAn adaptive all-terrain wheelchair is now available for public use at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. The GRIT Freedom Chair – Spartan Model can be used by people of all ages and abilities.
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A bald eagle feeds a tiny eaglet in a nest.
Bald eagle nesting update: We have confirmed eaglets in three nests
4/15/2024Read moreThe bald eagle population has been booming in Will County in recent years, and we're monitoring four active nests.
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Rock Run Greenway Trail users urged to use caution as city road project begins
4/15/2024Read moreThe City of Joliet has announced that work is beginning on a road improvement project in the Houbolt Road-Olympic Boulevard area. This work could impact Rock Run Greenway Trail users north of Lower Rock Run Preserve – I&M Canal Access.
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Image of a child wearing a skunk shirt that says little stinker
20% off sale celebrates new youth, toddler merchandise line
4/11/2024Read moreThe Forest Preserve District apparel line now has youth and toddler shirts, with all proceeds going to The Nature Foundation of Will County.
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Winter, spring, summer and fall are shown in this collage.
Get your competitive juices flowing with Spring Fling Take It Outside Challenge
4/8/2024Read moreThe next seasonal Take It Outside Challenge kicks off on April 14. Participants will compete in the Spring Fling to earn points and prizes. So, grab your sneakers and get going!
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Bicycles lined up at Monee Reservoir's Recycle Your Bicycle collection event
Recycle Your Bicycle program offered at Four Rivers in Channahon for the first time
4/8/2024Read moreThe spring Recycle Your Bicycle program will take place at a new location this year, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. The program also will be offered at its original location, Monee Reservoir in Monee Township. Both programs will be offered from April 13 to April 28.
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An orange sign showing a trail closed sign.
Rock Run Greenway Trail section closed for improvement project
4/5/2024Read moreA section of the Rock Run Greenway Trail from Essington Road east to Theodore Street in Joliet is closed for an improvement project.
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A few of the Take It Outside challenge first-place winners.
800 participants get serious 'Winter Workout' in first seasonal Take It Outside Challenge
4/5/2024Read moreThe winter Take It Outside Challenge ended March 30 with more than 30 people completing all 110 missions to land in first place. The next seasonal challenge starts April 14.
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A cinnamon teal, with its brown body, is seen in the middle surrounded by blue-winged teals.
Rare bird alert: For first time ever, cinnamon teal spotted in Will County
4/2/2024Read moreA cinnamon teal has been spotted in Crete, which is the first time this bird has ever been reported in Will County.
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A man organizes plants for sale.
Stock up on native species this spring with Foundation's online plant sale
3/28/2024Read moreThe Nature Foundation of Will County's online spring plant sale runs through April 27 with plant pickup dates on May 18 and 19 at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville. An in-person plant sale will be held on the plant pickup dates.
Events
Little Explorers: Water Science Lab
Bring your children to Four Rivers to learn what an amazing resource water is.
Lake Renwick Photography Bird Hike
Join other photographers for a special opportunity to view and photograph the herons, egrets and cormorants at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
The Buzz
Want your kids to respect nature? Get your garden growing with them
Gardening with your kids can be a great way to make them good stewards of the environment.
Migration watch: Hummingbirds have landed in Will County
For those of you eagerly anticipating the arrival of ruby-throated hummingbirds, it won't be long now. The tiny birds have been spotted in Will County and elsewhere in Illinois.
Migration watch: Monarchs have landed in Illinois
We're charting migrations this season, announcing when a variety of species hit major milestones on their travels north.