Joliet, Illinois – A full slate of outdoor programs is set to begin Tuesday evening across Will County, with guided wildflower hikes, birding sessions and trail events running daily through Sunday.
According to the Forest Preserve District of Will County, eight programs will take place between Tuesday and Sunday at preserves and nature centers in Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Channahon, Mokena and Joliet. Registration is required for most activities through the district’s event calendar.
The week opens with two Tuesday evening programs, including a guided wildflower hike at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and a hands-on nature detective event for young children in Crete Township. Activities expand Wednesday with an Earth Day-themed wildflower walk at O’Hara Woods in Romeoville.
By Saturday, the schedule shifts to larger outdoor experiences, including an 18.5-mile bike ride along the Old Plank Road Trail in Mokena, beginner birding in Channahon and Museum Campus Day at Isle a la Cache. A volunteer river cleanup wraps up the week Sunday in Joliet.
Participants are encouraged to register early, wear appropriate outdoor gear and prepare for varying trail conditions. Additional spring programs are expected in the coming weeks.
Event Schedule:
- Tuesday (April 21):
6–7 p.m. – Where the Wildflowers Are, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook
6–7:30 p.m. – Nature Play Day After Hours, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township - Wednesday (April 22):
3–5 p.m. – Wildflower Walk at O’Hara Woods, Romeoville - Saturday (April 25):
8–9:30 a.m. – Birding for Beginners, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon
9 a.m.–noon – Celebrate Trails Day Bike Ride, Hickory Creek Preserve, Mokena
10 a.m.–4 p.m. – Museum Campus Day, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville
10:30 a.m.–noon – Nature Journaling for Adults, Isle a la Cache Museum
1–2 p.m. – These Books Are Made for Walkin’, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center - Sunday (April 26):
9–11 a.m. – Spring Into Action River Cleanup, Rock Run Rookery Preserve, Joliet
