Adult Firefly Night Hike: Hidden Oaks
THURSDAY, JULY 9 | 8:00 PM TO 9:30 PM
Join a naturalist for an evening firefly hike that will include an introduction to these bioluminescent insects.
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It’s Giving … Illinois
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 | 1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM
Visit Plum Creek Nature Center for an interactive hike to learn about our state icons.
Trail Safety: Helmet Check
FRIDAY, JULY 10 | 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Join our staff on the trail near at Whalon Lake for a helmet check at our last Trail Safety event of the season.
Lookalike Hike
SATURDAY, JULY 11 | 5:30 PM TO 7:00 PM
Copycats are everywhere in the natural world, so join a naturalist on a hike and discover how to tell some similar-looking plants and animals apart.
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Isle a la Cache exhibit weaves together Pokagon Potawatomi stories, artistry
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Black ash baskets made by Pokagon artists will be on display through Aug. 30.
Volunteer Mornings offer summer opportunities to help Will County preserves
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 | VOLUNTEERING
Sign up for a summer Volunteer Morning to help improve Will County's preserves.
Wild Relatives: The leatherback sea turtle
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 | NATURE AND WILDLIFE
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtle on earth — growing to more than 50 times as heavy as common snapping turtles we see locally.
Vehicle access to be restricted at Lockport Prairie to protect at-risk wildlife
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 | PRESERVES AND TRAILS
There have been increased turtle deaths on Division Street during nesting season.