Leisurely Leaf Cycle
SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM
Take advantage of the beauty Mother Nature has to offer in the fall with a bike ride along the Hickory Creek Bikeway.
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Trail Club: October at Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 | 8:00 AM TO 9:00 AM
Trail Club is back this fall. October's sessions will be at 8 a.m. Wednesdays at Sand Ridge Savanna.
Ghost of Nature’s Past: The Barn Owl
FRIDAY, NOV. 6 | 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM
Visit Plum Creek Nature Center for an evening of science and mystery as we dissect owl pellets and learn about the barn owl.
Day & Night: Early Bird Twilight Trek
SATURDAY, NOV. 7 | 5:45 AM TO 7:15 AM
Spend a peaceful morning watching the sky transition from night to day while walking the trails around Four Rivers.
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Wild about Will County? Order 2027 calendar full of stunning nature photography
THURSDAY, OCT. 22 | PRESERVES AND TRAILS
Proceeds from calendar sales benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County, the Forest Preserve District's nonprofit partner.
New audio tour brings Joliet Iron Works history to life
FRIDAY, OCT. 23 | PRESERVES AND TRAILS
Visitors can download the app for a narrated tour through the once-bustling industrial site.
Don't pitch your pumpkins after Halloween; put them to good use instead
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 | CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.
Woods Walk fulfills Walking Club goals for group from Trinity Services
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 | PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Group aiming to complete Woods Walk for first time as part of program that encourages making healthy choices.