8 a.m.-Sunset
Evans-Judge Nature Trail Loop
815-727-8700
The 182-acre Evans-Judge Preserve in Custer Township helps protect a diverse natural corridor along the Kankakee River. This preserve also offers recreational opportunities for trail enthusiasts and anglers.
Evans-Judge Preserve is open 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the year except Christmas.
Evans-Judge Preserve protects a diversity of habitats, including forest, savanna, wetland and a portion of the Kankakee River.
Evans-Judge Preserve was acquired between 2002 and 2003. The preserve is part of the Kankakee River preservation system, which protects nearly 200 acres.
Visit some of the hidden gems of Will County on a progressive hike where we will hike three locations in one afternoon.
Enjoy an invigorating morning by taking time for yourself and discovering the wonders of the natural world.
Try your hand at writing 1750-style with feathered quills and walnut ink at our latest Living History Encounter. Discover ink recipes and how to fletch a quill to take home.
126-acre acquisition protects wildlife habitat and future trail opportunities in Custer Township.
Get to know these semiaquatic mammals that are common across Illinois.
Around this time, spiders seem to pop up everywhere, and so do their webs, including some impressive orb webs created by garden spiders.
Fishing is allowed in any forest preserve unless otherwise posted. Visit the fishing page for more information.
There is no special permit required to fish in Will County forest preserves. However, in accordance with State law, anyone over the age of 16 who fishes a public Illinois waterway is required to have a fishing license, which may be obtained from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or at the District's Hidden Lakes Trout Farm bait shop, The Tackle Box, and Monee Reservoir Visitor Center. Visit the fishing page for more information.
Call 911 in an emergency. Non-emergency safety concerns should be directed to the Laraway Communications Center dispatch at 815-727-6191 (option 9) to have a Forest Preserve District officer dispatched. Non-emergency and past concerns can also be reported to the District's police department by calling 815-727-8700 or through the online form.