Discover one of the best wedding event sites in Will County during a Wedding Open House on Feb. 7 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. (Forest Preserve photo)
Discover one of the best wedding event sites in Will County during a Wedding Open House on Feb. 7 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. (Forest Preserve photo)

Will County Forest Preserve Programs

Discover one of the best wedding event sites in Will County during a Wedding Open House on Feb. 7 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. (Forest Preserve photo)
Discover one of the best wedding event sites in Will County during a Wedding Open House on Feb. 7 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. (Forest Preserve photo)

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the weeks of Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Adult Lecture Series: Coyotes: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook. Learn about the important, and often misunderstood, coyote, including where they live, how they communicate, their reproductive behavior and why they benefit your neighborhood. Ages 16 and older; free. Register by Thursday, Jan. 29.

Birding Bingo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays in February, Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Pick up a bingo card at the front desk, then hit the trails to find bird-themed signs and complete your card. Return to the front desk for a prize. All ages; free.

Trail Club — February at Lake Chaminwood: 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Lake Chaminwood Preserve, Channahon. Join the Forest Preserve District’s Trail Club for a brisk weekly walk focused on fitness and community. February’s walks will be two laps totaling 1.5 miles, meeting at the picnic shelter at the edge of the lake. All ages; free.

Adult Lecture — Series Winter Sowing for Monarchs: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Learn the importance of common milkweed — the host plant for monarch butterflies, and how winter seed sowing can give your garden a head start. Participants will leave with an upcycled greenhouse to place outside until spring. Ages 16 and older; free. Register by Thursday, Feb. 5.

Four Rivers Wedding Open House: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon. Dreaming of a beautiful, eco-friendly celebration? Tour the facility, explore event spaces, view inspiration from past weddings and meet staff, approved caterers and other vendors. The first 50 couples will receive a swag bag. Ages 18 or older; free. Registration recommended.

Meet a Beekeeper: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 7, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Meet local beekeeper Dade Bradley to discuss the art of beekeeping and learn more about the world of bees. All ages; free.

Track and Scat Hike: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Learn how to identify animal tracks and droppings, then head outside to put your skills to the test. All ages; free. Register by Thursday, Feb. 5.

Duck, Duck, Goose: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Plum Creek Nature Center. Learn what makes a duck a duck, how camouflage helps them and where they go in winter, then go on a duck hunt. Participants will also learn about the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest and begin sketching entries inspired by the Federal Duck Stamp Art Display. Ages 6-12; free. Register by Thursday, Feb. 5.

Seated Yoga and Seasonal Sights: 11 a.m.-noon Sunday, Feb. 8, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Enjoy an all-levels seated yoga session followed by seasonal exploration of the natural world. Ages 12 or older; free. Register by Saturday, Feb. 7.

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