Events

Parklands Moon Preserve: Volunteer in July, August, & September What: Parklands Moon Preserve Workdays When: Every Other Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 15 August 5 & 19 September 2 & 16 Where: Parklands Moon Preserve at Lake Bloomington 18060 Carver Road, Hudson, IL Details: Stewardship projects include removing invasive autumn olive and honeysuckle using loppers. At some point, other

August 16th is the correct date. Apologies for the error in the newsletter.  Step into the Mackinaw River for an unforgettable hands-on experience for all ages. Discover the animals that live beneath the waterline. With the help of scientists, search for and learn about mussels, insect nymphs, crayfish, and so many other fascinating animals. This

Parklands Moon Preserve: Volunteer in July, August, & September What: Parklands Moon Preserve Workdays When: Every Other Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 15 August 5 & 19 September 2 & 16 Where: Parklands Moon Preserve at Lake Bloomington 18060 Carver Road, Hudson, IL Details: Stewardship projects include removing invasive autumn olive and honeysuckle using loppers. At some point, other

Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Location: Merwin Preserve South Gate, along PJ Keller Highway, M428+X6 Lexington, Illinois ParkLands’ Members will have the opportunity to hike Merwin Preserve’s South Trail as part of our annual meeting. It needs some sprucing up and we need your help! We plan to clear the Loop

Parklands Moon Preserve: Volunteer in July, August, & September What: Parklands Moon Preserve Workdays When: Every Other Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 15 August 5 & 19 September 2 & 16 Where: Parklands Moon Preserve at Lake Bloomington 18060 Carver Road, Hudson, IL Details: Stewardship projects include removing invasive autumn olive and honeysuckle using loppers. At some point, other

Members of ParkLands Foundation are invited to the Annual Meeting of Members on Sunday, September 14, 2025. This is a free event with the option to purchase lunch ($20) or bring your own. Our Merwin Preserve South Gate, located at 20183 P J Keller Hwy, Lexington, IL 61753 will be the site for an optional

Parklands Moon Preserve: Volunteer in July, August, & September What: Parklands Moon Preserve Workdays When: Every Other Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 15 August 5 & 19 September 2 & 16 Where: Parklands Moon Preserve at Lake Bloomington 18060 Carver Road, Hudson, IL Details: Stewardship projects include removing invasive autumn olive and honeysuckle using loppers. At some point, other

Please sign-up to help the ParkLands Volunteer Stewards collect seeds at South Chinquapin Bluffs next Thursday: What: ParkLands South Chinquapin Bluffs Seed Collection Work Day When: Thursday, September 25 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Where: ParkLands Chinquapin Bluffs Land and Water Reserve, 2226 County Rd 375 N, Carlock, IL Details: Meet at the Chinquapin red

Family Night in Nature Hosted in Collaboration with University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Naturalists Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025; 6:30-8:30 p.m., Check-in begins at 6:15 p.m. Location: Chinquapin Bluffs Land and Water Reserve, Carlock Cost: $5/Family Bring out the family to learn what comes out when the sun goes down! Create

***This event is for New ParkLands Foundation Members only. If you'd like to learn more or join visit https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/membership/. Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Location: 3:00 at Lexington Preserve, 6 Timber Ridge Dr, Lexington, IL, then 4:00 at Analytical Brewing, 510 W Main St, Lexington, IL New members are invited to

Join us for a fall hike with an experienced guide at Sweeney Woods! Cost: $5/family or group. Registration is required. To register, CLICK HERE. Please leave your pets at home, as they are not allowed at any of ParkLands Preserves.  

New Year's Day Hike at South Merwin Start 2026 off on the right path at the Merwin Preserve! This hike will be led by our talented naturalists, who are excited to show you the south Merwin trail. This is a 2.4 mile hike on flat terrain. There will be shorter routes available as well.  There