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Lake

Pond

Sanctuary

Museum

Preserving open space helps to maintain the beauty of nature and provide much-needed serenity and solitude. Keeping natural areas free from development can help protect plants and wildlife, and help to ensure clean air and drinking water for our communities. Taking action to support areas of outdoor recreation can offer families and individuals the opportunity to enjoy activities such as hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, fishing, and other forms of entertainment. It's also important to provide outdoor and environmental education for people of all ages, as it can help foster an appreciation for the environment.

Nature

Hiking

Fishing

Gardening

Join the University of Illinois Extension & Dr. Jason Robinson as we learn about wild plants that are edible!
Imagine a trail of edible plants! The University of Illinois Extension is proud to be joined by Dr. Jason Robinson for a Spring Forage walk! Join us on our walk as Dr. Robinson points out edibles along the trail. Wear walking clothes and shoes.
Edible Walk will be held on May 5 at 10 am. The location for this walk is the Aroma Land and Water Reserve, 1578 S Heiland Road, St Anne, IL There is no fee for this event, but pre-registration is required. We recommend that you wear shoes for hiking.

Spring Forage Walk

Join us for Wilderness Wednesdays, evening zoom meetings all about the wilderness!  We are partnering with experts from across the state to bring you information about nature.  Attend all sessions or just the ones you would like to attend!  Register below!

Natural Disasters: Wilderness Wednesday

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Kids

Tweens

Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District

Their outstanding performance today. The attendees were kind, and I appreciate you inviting my kid to show off his animals to everyone.

Romeo C

It's a lovely, spotless area where you can go for a walk, exercise, and come in touch with nature.