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Local Growers initiative sprouts from District’s farm lease program
4/12/2022Read moreThe Local Growers Program will consist of small plots of land available for specialty crops to be used for the community or local businesses, including restaurants and farmers markets. This new program will launch in the 2023 growing season.
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Bolingbrook resident first to complete Spring Ninety-fiver Challenge
3/31/2022Read moreMike Slowik completed the four-month challenge in 20 days by walking on forest preserve trails located throughout Will County. Armed with a walking stick and some coffee, he said he enjoyed being out in nature and learning about new trails and preserves.
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March's 'Buzz' nature show comes in like a coyote, out like a deer
3/18/2022Read more'The Buzz' nature show will highlight the Forest Preserve's top predator, Will County's largest mammal and the Forest Preserve Police Department's icy plunge for a good cause, Special Olympics Illinois. Tune in on Facebook, YouTube, WJYS TV or your local cable station to watch the March episode.
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Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Closes for Nesting Season
3/7/2022Read moreLake Renwick Heron Rookery is closed annually to general access from March 1-August 15 to protect nesting birds. Visitors will be allowed only during bird-watching programs.
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Nature Foundation's donations nurture Forest Preserve programs, exhibits
2/28/2022Read moreThe Nature Foundation of Will County awarded $45,000 for 2022 Forest Preserve District nature activities and programs that will benefit thousands of preserve visitors.
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City of Lockport, DuPage River Coalition receive 2021 Partner Awards
2/16/2022Read moreEach year the Forest Preserve District chooses two partner agencies for recognition via the Appreciation of Partners Awards. The 2021 recipients were the City of Lockport and the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition.
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Hidden Oaks, Hidden Lake acquisition finalized
2/10/2022Read moreThe Forest Preserve District now owns the 33-acre Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm site in Bolingbrook.
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Creating connections: trail enhancements in the works for 2022 and beyond
1/31/2022Read moreImprovements are coming to the Forest Preserve District's extensive trail system. Some of the work will take place this year, and other projects are part of long-range plans with multiple partners.
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Lasting legacy: Forest Preserve grows by more than 1,500 acres
1/10/2022Read moreSome of the land was purchased, some donated and some was transferred from the state.
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Renamed and refreshed: Compass newsletter will help you navigate nature
12/22/2021Read moreThe Forest Preserve District's newsletter, The Citizen, which debuted 40 years ago, has a new name, a refreshed look and a new mix of content that is designed to inform, entertain, inspire and educate readers. You can subscribe to The Compass with a click of a mouse to receive this weekly digital publication in your email inbox. Current subscribers to The Citizen do not need to sign up a second time to receive The Compass.
Events
'Visions of Nature' Art Exhibit
View more than 50 pieces of art celebrating nature in all its beauty in this exhibition that is open to the public.
Discovery Isle: Birds!
Join us this summer for different activities or demonstrations that focus on natural or cultural history. The focus this week is birds.
The Buzz
Mother Nature will put on a light show of her own as meteor shower activity gets underway
After the Fourth of July fireworks, a different kind of light show will start lighting up the night sky, with three meteor showers active in July.
Quiz: How good are your insect identification skills?
Test your insect identification skills with this 10-question quiz.
Too many mosquitoes in your yard? Attract dragonflies
Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.