Events

Everyone is invited to mix and mingle with our Board of Directors & Staff at this family friendly event. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have about our foundation & preserves. Bring a friend! Beverages & food will be available for purchase. Admission is free! But please help us out by registering. CLICK

Our bike ride is back! Who would like to go for a bike ride by some beautiful restored prairie and woodlands along the Mackinaw River this summer?  ParkLands will be hosting our 7th annual bike ride on July 13, 2024. Won’t you join us and support the ParkLands mission of preserving prairie and forest habitat

ParkLands Moon Preserve has 42-acres located within the inner loop of Lake Bloomington. It has 1.2 miles of hiking trails. We are needing some volunteers to get and keep this wonderful place in shape ecologically. Tasks would include removal of invasive plants and basic trail maintenance. No experience or plant identification skills are needed, in

ParkLands Moon Preserve has 42-acres located within the inner loop of Lake Bloomington. It has 1.2 miles of hiking trails. We are needing some volunteers to get and keep this wonderful place in shape ecologically. Tasks would include removal of invasive plants and basic trail maintenance. No experience or plant identification skills are needed, in

ParkLands Moon Preserve has 42-acres located within the inner loop of Lake Bloomington. It has 1.2 miles of hiking trails. We are needing some volunteers to get and keep this wonderful place in shape ecologically. Tasks would include removal of invasive plants and basic trail maintenance. No experience or plant identification skills are needed, in

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, damselfly and dragonfly nymphs, crayfish, and so many other fascinating animals. This popular program will sell out! Don't be left on the waiting

An experienced naturalist will be your guide through Letcher Basin Preserve in Secor, IL. See what nature has to offer on a beautiful summer day. Wear clothes suitable for the weather. Fee: $5/family or group. Please do not bring your pets, as they are not allowed in any of ParkLands' Preserves. Register here.

ParkLands Moon Preserve has 42-acres located within the inner loop of Lake Bloomington. It has 1.2 miles of hiking trails. We are needing some volunteers to get and keep this wonderful place in shape ecologically. Tasks would include removal of invasive plants and basic trail maintenance. No experience or plant identification skills are needed, in

ParkLands Moon Preserve has 42-acres located within the inner loop of Lake Bloomington. It has 1.2 miles of hiking trails. We are needing some volunteers to get and keep this wonderful place in shape ecologically. Tasks would include removal of invasive plants and basic trail maintenance. No experience or plant identification skills are needed, in

Save the date! Sunday, September 8 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. We are in the planning process, coming up with some new elements at a new location. Bill Kemp from McLean County Museum of History has been secured as our speaker! Stay tuned for more information. The meeting will begin with a hike at the Moon

Take a tour of the Universe at South Chinquapin Bluffs Preserve with the Twin City Amateur Astronomers (tcaa.us) and ParkLands Foundation. Telescopes will be available for viewing, and laser pointers used to show us around the night sky. Prominent sky objects such as planets, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies that are visible will be identified

Take in the crisp autumn air on this hike guided by an experienced naturalist. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Please do not bring your pets, as they are not allowed in any of the ParkLands Preserves. Fee: $5/family or group Register here.