Bring your pup to the Forest Preserve District’s Mutts and Mugs on Feb. 28 to meet local vendors and snag a treat bag. (Forest Preserve photo)
Bring your pup to the Forest Preserve District’s Mutts and Mugs on Feb. 28 to meet local vendors and snag a treat bag. (Forest Preserve photo)

Will County Forest Preserve Programs

Bring your pup to the Forest Preserve District’s Mutts and Mugs on Feb. 28 to meet local vendors and snag a treat bag. (Forest Preserve photo)
Bring your pup to the Forest Preserve District’s Mutts and Mugs on Feb. 28 to meet local vendors and snag a treat bag. (Forest Preserve photo)

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Feb. 23. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Trivia on the Wild Side: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook. Round up your crew for a lively night of nature-themed trivia led by a naturalist. Play solo or as a team using Kahoot and bring your own beer or wine; light snacks will be provided. Ages 21 or older; free. Register by Monday, Feb. 23.

Trail Club: February at Lake Chaminwood: 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Lake Chaminwood Preserve, Channahon. Join fellow walkers for a brisk winter walk designed to promote fitness and community. February walks feature two laps totaling 1.5 miles around the lake. All ages; free.

Voyageur Family Fun Night: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Families will step into the shoes of historic voyageurs during a choose-your-own-adventure-style game featuring trading, crafting, songs and hands-on fun. Ages 6 or older; free. Register by Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Family Movie Night: “The Wild Robot”: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon. Enjoy a cozy indoor movie night featuring the story of a robot learning to survive with the help of native animals. Free popcorn will be provided, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and pillows. All ages; free. Register by Thursday, Feb. 26.

Mutts and Mugs: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 28, Lower Rock Run Preserve – McClintock Road Access Dog Park, Joliet. Dog park users and their pups are invited to warm up with coffee, cocoa and social time. Meet local vendors and take home a treat bag for your dog. Dog park permits are required and can be purchased in advance or day of. Day passes will be available for purchase on site, cash only. A current rabies tag and tag number are required to purchase a permit or day pass.. Ages 12 or older; free.

Quack ’n’ Sip!: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Create and paint a one-of-a-kind duck mosaic during this guided make-and-take workshop. All supplies, including a frame and easel, are provided. Ages 21 or older; $20 per person. Register by Thursday, Feb. 26.

The Bard Among the Bark: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays March 1 through April 30, Plum Creek Nature Center. Explore William Shakespeare’s connection to the natural world through a self-guided, Mad Libs-style activity that includes a short hike and a prize upon completion. All ages; free.

Shamrock Search: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays March 1 through March 29, Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Pick up a green question card and search the nature center campus for hidden shamrock answers while learning fun facts along the way. Complete the quest to earn a small prize. All ages; free.

Seated Yoga and Seasonal Sights: 11 a.m.-noon Sunday, March 1, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. This relaxing program combines an all-levels seated yoga session with a guided exploration of the natural world. Yoga will take place indoors due to cold weather. Ages 12 or older; free. Register by Saturday, Feb. 28.

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