Forest Preserve District of Will County news
The Forest Preserve District has 30 fishing line recycling containers installed at fishing locations for anglers to properly dispose of their broken or unneeded monofilament.
A 3-mile portion of the I&M Canal State Trail will be closed from the Interstate 55 frontage road to West Knapp Street beginning March 25.
Other forest preserve featured programs this month include highlighting farm life, the history of corn, and featuring women in nature
Participants are being challenged to ride four designated trails in Will County forest preserves from now through May 31 and record the routes on a smartphone fitness app, and submit the proof to the Forest Preserve’s website.
The Lockport City Council approved a plan to pave part of the property used for Old Canal Days and took steps towards further bike path development.
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of March 11.
“Raising Riverview” exhibit will be at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville through May 31.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s year-long Take It Outside Challenge kicks off this weekend. This year’s challenge comes with a twist.
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preservein Plainfield is hosting a trailside hike to view winter waterfowl enjoying the chilly water. Free, ages 10 or older.
The winter storm hitting the region Friday and into Saturday is causing cancellations and closings in Will County, in addition to schools.
All Will County Forest Preserve District visitor centers will be closed to the public on Friday. All preserves, trails and dog parks will remain open.
Get some fresh air and exercise while helping to make a difference in your community by helping at Sugar Creek and Hadley Valley forest preserves in Will County.
When your pumpkins start to lose their luster, don’t drop them into the trash or dump them in nature, smash them at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Plum Creek Nature Center.
November brings a wide variety of programs to Forest Preserve District of Will County sites. Everything from seasonal scavenger hunts to composting.
The wheelchair launch is located west of Interstate 55, near Channahon at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve