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Reconnect With Nature | Forest Preserve District of Will County Today’s sunset is at 7:45 p.m. All preserves close at sunset. Toggle search The following navigation uses TAB to navigate through link items and ENTER or SPACE to open sub-navigation. Press ESCAPE to close. Toggle navigation Home Closure alerts Preserves & Trails Improved Preserves Unimproved Preserves Trails Visitor Centers Rental spaces Outdoor rentals Wedding venues Indoor rentals Recreation Biking Boating Camping Canoeing/kayaking Dog parks Fishing Hiking/running Picnicking See all options News & Events Event Calendar Current Headlines The Big Picture The Buzz Coexisting With Wildlife Video highlights Conservation Land management Prescribed burning Conservation easements Education School programs Field trips In-school programs Virtual programs Youth groups About us Contact us Employment Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners meeting schedule Police Department Financial information Freedom of Information Act Bids and RFPs Citizens Advisory Committee FAQ Permits Camping Dog Park Geocaching Event permits Picnicking Photo/Film/Business Special use and large groups Get Involved Volunteer Donate Sponsorship Today’s sunset is at 7:45 p.m. All preserves close at sunset. Dimiss Multiple preserves and trail closures in effect READ MORE Hadley Valley gets its moment in the sun Officials celebrate two decades of wetland and habitat restoration Learn more WHAT TO DO Get moving WHERE TO GO Map your next adventure FETCH A PERMIT Plan your outing Upcoming Events Festival of Arts Through Nature August 23 Museum Campus Day August 23 Hummingbird Hangout August 31 More events IN THE NEWS An ecologist stands in an open prairie while lifting a board. Wild Science: Snake sleuth on the trail of a disappearing prairie species Wildlife ecologist Becky Blankenship has spent months scouring Will County preserves for the elusive smooth greensnake, a species in decline and under consideration for Illinois’ threatened list. Her nesting data is helping guide conservation efforts locally and statewide to protect this rare reptile. A green hummingbird with a ruby road throat patch perched on thin metal with a green background. Nature curiosity: When do hummingbirds migrate? Hummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out. A child with painted hands makes a heart symbol. Festival blends nature and creativity at Plum Creek Celebrate nature and creativity at the Festival of Arts Through Nature on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Plum Creek Nature Center. The free, all-ages event features hands-on art, music, yoga and more. VIDEO SPOTLIGHT Subscribe to our digital newsletters The Compass is full of District news and general interest nature stories, while Get Going highlights the must-do programs for the coming week. Flock and Feather is for all the birdwatchers out there and Willy’s Wild Files inspires kids to embrace nature. Subscribe now Contact us Be a Trailblazer Employment Police Department Buy some cool nature merch Americans With Disabilities Act Get a permit Interactive map Willy's Wilderness Rules for preserve use Reports and brochures 2024 annual report 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433 815-727-8700 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Privacy Policy Terms of Use Report a Concern Site Map Copyright © 2025 The Forest Preserve District of Will County. Website design and development by Americaneagle.com Support the Forest Preserve District by making a donation to the Nature Foundation of Will County. Your donation will go toward enhancing the Forest Preserve’s education, conservation and recreation programs. Donate to the Friends of the Forest Preserve Foundation