Channahon, IL – A new exhibit at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center invites visitors to see water in a whole new light. “The State of Water: Our Most Valuable Resource” opens Wednesday, Nov. 12, and runs through Wednesday, Jan. 7, exploring the unseen journey of water — from faucet to river and back again.
Sponsored by The Nature Foundation of Will County, the exhibit features striking large-scale images by Guggenheim Award-winning photographer Brad Temkin, whose work captures the intricate infrastructure and processes that keep water flowing.
“Brad Temkin’s phenomenal art portrays water in a way you haven’t seen before,” said Jerome Gabriel, facility supervisor at Four Rivers. “If you’ve ever wondered what happens when your water goes down the drain, these photographs will give you a perspective unlike any other.”
The exhibit, organized by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, also includes practical conservation tips from the DuPage River Watershed Coalition—such as taking shorter showers and turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth—to help visitors protect local water quality.
A Celebrate Water Weekend will complement the exhibit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, featuring interactive science and art stations focused on water’s beauty and importance.
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is located at 25055 W. Walnut Lane, Channahon. For details, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
