Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Dec. 8. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Melodies in the Morning: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Enjoy the beauty of a winter morning while learning about local birds and their calls. Watch the bird feeders through floor-to-ceiling windows as a cozy fire crackles and sip a warm beverage. Ages 55 or older; free. Register by Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Meet a Beekeeper: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 13, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Meet local beekeeper Dade Bradley to chat about the art of beekeeping, ask questions, and learn how to support these important pollinators. All ages; free.

Birds and Beans: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Sip hot, bird-friendly coffee while birdwatching through the picture windows of Isle a la Cache Library. Enjoy muffins, conversation, and a cozy setting as you spot winter birds at the feeders. Ages 16 or older; free. Register by Friday, Dec. 12.

“The State of Water: Our Most Valuable Resource” runs through Wednesday, Jan. 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.

Sponsored by The Nature Foundation of Will County, the exhibit features Guggenheim Award-winning photographer Brad Temkin’s striking images of water infrastructure and reclamation.

“Brad Temkin’s phenomenal art portrays water in a way you haven’t seen before,” said Jerome Gabriel, facility supervisor at Four Rivers. “If you’ve ever wondered what happens when your water goes down the drain, these photographs will give you a perspective unlike any other.”

This Forest Preserve District of Will County exhibit also includes tips from the DuPage River Watershed Coalition on simple ways to protect water quality, such as taking shorter showers or turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth.

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is located at 25055 W. Walnut Lane. For more information on this exhibit and other Forest Preserve programs and events, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.