Adult Reading Retreat
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 | 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
Calling all busy grownup bookworms — spend a little time at Hidden Oaks Nature Center focusing on your reading goals.
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Trail Club: September at Hadley Valley
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 | 5:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Trail Club is back this fall, and in September the group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Hadley Valley.
The Fungus Among Us
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 | 9:30 AM TO 11:00 AM
Step into the fascinating world of fungi on this guided early fall hike through Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve.
Seated Yoga and Seasonal Sights
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 | 11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
Enjoy an invigorating morning by taking time for yourself and discovering the wonders of the natural world.
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Migration watch: Pelicans making their way back to Will County
FRIDAY, AUG. 28 | NATURE AND WILDLIFE
These big white birds typically stick around until November or into December.
Can't wait for wall color? This interactive map tells you when it will peak
MONDAY, AUG. 31 | NATURE AND WILDLIFE
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
No-mow plants, rougher asphalt help protect Theodore Marsh wildlife
TUESDAY, AUG. 25 | CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
New approach reduces mowing and gives reptiles better traction.
Share plant and wildlife observations to support Forest Preserve conservation efforts
MONDAY, AUG. 17 | CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
Nature sightings can help staff document species and changes in local preserves.