The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its program schedule for the week of April 27. Registration is available at reconnectwithnature.org.
First Time Fishing - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Hidden Lake Trout Farm in Bolingbrook: Learn basic fishing skills, including tackle setup, baiting and casting, with hands-on shoreline practice. This event is $5 per person and intended for ages 8 and older. Register by April 29.
Four Rivers Story Trail: Lily the Pond Mermaid - 8 a.m. to sunset, Fridays through Sundays from May 1-31, at Four Rivers Environmental Center in Channahon: Read Lily the Pond Mermaid along an accessible .4-mile trail. This free event is intended for all ages.
Where Feathers Meet the Flash Photo Contest - 8 a.m. to sunset, Fridays through Sundays from May 1-31, at McKenley Woods-Kerry Sheridan Grove in Channahon: Submit photos of native birds for a chance to win prizes. This free event is intended for all ages and includes prize categories for youth and adults.
Backpack Biologists - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, May 1-31, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook: Borrow a pack and explore the preserve using tools and guided activity cards. This free event is intended for all ages.
Nature’s Palette Color Discovery - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, May 1-31, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete: Match colors in nature and create your own artwork after exploring outdoors. This free event is intended for all ages.
Lake Renwick Migratory Bird Viewing - 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through Aug. 9, at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve in Plainfield: View nesting herons, egrets and cormorants during controlled access hours. This free event is intended for all ages.
Meet a Beekeeper - 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Plum Creek Nature Center: Learn about bees, hive care and pollination from a local beekeeper. This free event is intended for all ages.
Salamander Safari - Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Plum Creek Nature Center: Take a short hike to learn about local salamanders and their habitats. This free event is intended for all ages. Register by April 29.
Salamander Saturday - 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Hidden Oaks Preserve in Bolingbrook: Family-friendly activities include meeting a live salamander while learning about the unique amphibians. This free event is intended for all ages. Register by May 1.
Seated Yoga and Seasonal Sights - 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday, May 3, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center: Take part in a seated yoga session followed by a brief guided nature exploration. This free event is intended for ages 14 and older. Register by May 2.