Will County Forest Preserve Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of June 2. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.
Picture This: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays–Sundays, June 4 through Aug. 24, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Visit the “Prairie Reverie” exhibit, then use a frame to find and photograph nature’s art. Share your photos for a prize. Free. All ages.
Rainbow Hike and Hunt: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays–Sundays, June 4 through June 29, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook. Grab a rainbow tracking sheet and explore trails to find colors in nature. Return to the center for a prize. Free. All ages.
Kayak Kollege: noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, Monee Reservoir, Monee Township. Learn flatwater kayaking basics from certified instructors with hands-on paddling time. $35 per person. Ages 12 or older. Register by June 2.
Try It at Monee Reservoir: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, Monee Reservoir. Kick off summer with free kayaking, fishing, games and s’mores. Concessions and rentals available. Free. All ages.
Kayak Kollege: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, Whalon Lake, Naperville. Join certified instructors to learn kayak strokes and safety skills on flat water. $35 per person. Ages 12 or older. Register by June 4.
National Trails Day Cleanup: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 7, Forked Creek Preserve – Ballou Road Access, Wesley Township. Join the nationwide cleanup movement and help remove litter from the trails. Supplies provided. Free. All ages. Registration and a signed waiver are required.
Meet a Beekeeper: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 7, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Chat with a local beekeeper and learn about the world of bees. Free. All ages.
Where the Wildflowers Are – McKinley Woods: 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, McKinley Woods – Frederick’s Grove, Channahon. Take a guided hike to discover native wildflowers and the stories behind them. Free. Ages 10 or older. Register by June 6.
Living History – Little Critters: noon-3 p.m. Sunday, June 8, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Explore the small animals that shaped 18th-century life through hands-on history activities. Free. All ages.