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In the past 25 years, the Forest Preserve District has invested $350 million in Will County to preserve land, extend trails, enhance amenities and create recreational opportunities for residents.

8/1/2026-10/31/2026: See hummingbirds in a new way through the stunning work of local fine artist and actor Jeff C. Zarinelli.

9/23/2026-12/13/2026: This traveling exhibition, developed by South Carolina silhouette artist Clay Rice and the South Carolina State Museum, follows a young boy who embarks on an exciting journey after finding a stick.

6/3/2026-9/27/2026: Enjoy creative interpretations of state birds through 28 unique paintings by Chicago-based artist and writer Marcia Whitney-Schenck, who portrays her subject matter in playful ways.

Zombie snakes on the loose? Not really. These snakes are just playing dead to protect themselves from predators, and they pose no risk to humans.

A look at some of our feathered friends you may start seeing return, if you haven't already.

Spring migration turns Illinois into a stopover for some of North America’s most colorful and musical birds.

With more than 10,000 described bird species in the world, some of them are bound to be a little, well, unusual.

Can’t see the forest for the trees? The trees in these forests are vital to our existence, but we often take them for granted.

They may raid your bird feeders, but there are still plenty of reasons to give them some love.

1/1/2026-12/12/2026: Blaze your own trail in 2026 by joining our digital scavenger hunt that will have you adventuring to and through the Will County preserves at your own pace and on your own schedule.

The Forest Preserve's Board of Commissioners approved a balanced 2026 budget on Nov. 13. The spending plan includes a 6.78% drop in the property tax rate and funding for operations, maintenance, land acquisition and preserve improvement projects.

Read the rules before entering the 2026 Preserve the Moment photo contest.

Exploring nature with your furry friend can be a rewarding experience, but it’s important to be prepared to ensure a safe and enjoyable hike for both you and your dog.

Here are top reasons why you should spend more time outdoors.

Fishing line seems like an innocuous tool, but in reality it's a death trap for untold numbers of wildlife.

Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.

As you get starry-eyed with visions of how to spruce up your home landscape this year, take some time to consider adding native plants to your yard.

The arrival of winter isn't a guarantee that ticks don't pose a threat to you or your pets. If the temperature is above freezing and the ground isn't frozen, some ticks are still active, which means they can still spread tick-borne illnesses.

A plant that does what it's told? The name obedient plant may seem like a misnomer, but the flowers of this plant can be turned in any direction and will stay in place once moved, hence the name.