Will County, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Looking for a rewarding way to stay active this winter? Consider signing up for one or more of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Volunteer Morning programs.
The 2026 first-quarter programs have been announced, and volunteers are being sought. Volunteering with the Forest Preserve is a great way to give back to your community and to meet new people who also care about nature.
Space is limited, and registration is required. To get started, complete a waiver on the Volunteer Morning Event Calendar listings at ReconnectWithNature.org. For information, contact Emily Kenny at 815-722-7364 or [email protected].
Volunteer Morning programs are held from 9 a.m. to noon and are for ages 10 and older. At this time of year, the main activity is brush control.
Dates and Locations
January
- Tuesday, Jan. 13: Old Plank Road Trail – Wolf Road Access, Mokena.
- Monday, Jan. 19: Rock Run Preserve – Black Road Access, Joliet, MLK Jr. Day of Service.
- Thursday, Jan. 22: Hickory Creek Preserve – Hickory Creek Junction, Frankfort Township.
February
- Tuesday, Feb. 3: Evans-Judge Preserve, Custer Township.
- Saturday, Feb. 7: Sugar Creek Preserve, Joliet.
- Thursday, Feb. 12: Rock Run Preserve – Paul V. Nichols Access, Joliet.
- Sunday, Feb. 22: Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena.
March
- Sunday, Mar. 1: Monee Reservoir, Monee Township.
- Thursday, Mar. 5: Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Naperville.
- Saturday, Mar. 14: Hickory Creek Preserve – Hickory Creek Junction, Frankfort Township.
- Sunday, Mar. 22: Kankakee Sands Preserve, Custer Township.
Participants should wear clothes appropriate for the weather, getting dirty, and being near a fire. The ground will be uneven, primarily a natural surface, and covered with vegetation. Therefore, wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and socks that cover the ankles. Volunteers should also bring water and snacks.
This is news from the Will County Forest Preserve.
