GROWING UP IN THE PRESERVES: SPECIAL GRANDPARENTS EDITION Sunday, Sep 7 Celebrate National Grandparents Day by learning about animal families! Learn More
REMEMBERANCE WALK Thursday, Sep 11 Ground yourself in nature by joining Forest Preserve staff for a contemplative 1.5 mile walk through the serene forest, and visit the... Learn More
BATS AT THE BRIDGE Friday, Sep 12 Join us to learn about these ecologically important mammals and what recent studies have shown about local bats. Learn More
OUTSIDE IN CHAMPAIGN FORESTS: LAKE OF THE WOODS Saturday, Sep 13 Head OUTside in Champaign Forests every second Saturday of the month where nature and community come together with Uniting Pride of... Learn More
PRAIRIE STORIES & EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING Saturday, Sep 13 Join us to experience our new exhibit, “Changing Landscapes," and go back in time and experience some pieces of life... Learn More
SLUMBER STORIES: DREAM-INSPIRED CRAFTS AND STORYWALK Wednesday, Sep 17 Embark on the enchanting StoryWalk at Lake of the Woods where we’ll immerse ourselves in an imaginative bilingual tale. Learn More
CONSERVATION IN ACTION SERIES: TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT Saturday, Sep 27 Join us for a presentation about the long-term benefits of TSI for both timber quality and ecosystem health, then enjoy a guided field... Learn More
LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIENTEERING CHALLENGE Saturday, Oct 4 Enjoy exploring the outdoors while using a detailed map to find control points across varied terrain. Learn More