Cruise the County

Get rolling with this year's biking challenge and see how our communities are connected

Go for a ride

WHAT TO DO

Get moving

FETCH A PERMIT

Plan your outing


Upcoming Events

Adult Fishing Derby
May 4
Nature Play Day After Hours: Birds
May 7
World Migratory Bird Day: Morning Bird Hike
May 11
More events

IN THE NEWS

Monthlong Migration Celebration lands at Four Rivers

Stop in at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in May to take part in fun bird migration activities. The special program lineup includes a Where the Feathers Meet the Flash photo contest. 

 Current headlines

Meet the recreation coordinator: Em Wilcher wants to help you connect with nature

Meet Em Wilcher, the Forest Preserve District's recreation coordinator. 

 Buzz stories

What you need to know about the 2024 cicada emergence

You might have some questions about this newsworthy occasion. Lucky for you we have answers.

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image showing be loud be proud cicada shirt
image showing be loud be proud cicada shirt

Snapshots in Nature