Earth Day Volunteer Challenge
The ParkLands Foundation’s first annual Earth Day Volunteer Challenge (April 22 - 25) aims to raise ecological awareness and make a collective impact on protecting the
Merwin Wildflower Walk
ParkLands Merwin Preserve M462+JM, LexingtonA spring favorite is back! Local naturalists, including ISU Distinguished Professor Emeritus, botanist, ecologist, and ParkLands legend Roger Anderson, will lead guided tours of Merwin Preserve's vibrant spring wildflowers on
Creatures of the Night – members only
ParkLands Letcher Basin Land & Water Reserve JRWR+VG, SecorSave the date! Hands-on exploration of nocturnal animals for all ages. Registration coming soon.
4th Annual Bike Ride
Lexington Park District Pavilion 304 N. Lee St., LexingtonSave the date for our most popular event! Supported out-and-back rides of varying lengths depart Lexington, IL and follow the Mackinaw River Valley to highlight the areas unique landscape, including
Tale of Two Prairies
ParkLands Letcher Basin Land & Water Reserve JRWR+VG, SecorTwo different prairies, two different ecosystems, one story of conservation. Join us for a morning exploring two high-quality samples of Illinois' most famous landscape; prairie. Guided tours of Ridgetop
Diversity of Darters River Adventure
ParkLands Hayes Woods Preserve MR5H+4H, Secororangethroat darter (Etheostoma spectabile) . Photo © Lance Merry Save the date! In follow up to last year's popular mussel event, we will again explore the river for a hands-on
Night Under the Stars Meteor Event
ParkLands Letcher Basin Land & Water Reserve JRWR+VG, SecorSave the date. Registration coming soon!
Annual Meeting of the Members
ParkLands Sweeney Woods Preserve Google Maps: M3G5+W8, LexingtonSave the date! Join us for our 55th annual Meeting of the Members at Sweeney Woods Preserve. Registration coming soon...
Guest Speaker
ParkLands Chinquapin Bluffs South Gate JVXH+C9, CarlockSave the date. Registration and details coming soon!