Events

ParkLands Nature Quest Challenge Event: Wildflower Walk Hosted by: Illinois Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones July 11, 2026 at 9AM - 11AM Letcher Basin Prairie Observation Hike Join Wild Ones members and ParkLands Stewards, Ann Schreifels and Dianne Feasley, as they lead you on a hike through the Letcher Basin prairie restoration in Woodford County.

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 9th annual bike ride on July 18, 2026. Join us and support the ParkLands mission of preserving prairie and forest habitat along the Mackinaw making it one of

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced physical activity such

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced physical activity such

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Moon Preserve Lead Steward: Janet Wiser. 309-532-4652 or email, Jlpwiser@yahoo.com Moon Preserve google maps

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced

Goals: Remove invasive bushes, plants, and tress. Examples include bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, privet, and plenty more! No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced physical activity such

Breen-Champion Federal Lead Steward: Tracy Shepard 309-310-8771 Goals: Remove the old Christmas tree shed, remove invasive trees, bushes and plants. No experience is needed and tools are provided. Please wear work clothes and bring work gloves, water bottle and eye protection if you have them. Please be mindful that these volunteer workdays may involve enhanced

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 local biologists, search for and learn about mussels that thrive throughout the Mackinaw River -- maybe some other creatures too! This popular program will sell out! Only 30 available slots.

Members of ParkLands Foundation are invited to the Annual Meeting of Members on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This is a free event with the option to purchase lunch ($20) or bring your own. Our ParkLands Lexington Preserve (2 Douglas Drive Lexington, IL 61753) will be the site for an optional hike at 10:00 a.m. Experienced

Saturday, September 26th 9am-11:30am Come out to ParkLands Letcher Basin preserve and help lead stewards clip invasive teasel heads from the prairie! These seed heads are about to drop, so we must get them out soon! Dress for outdoor working conditions (long pants, covered ankles, closed-toed shoes, long sleeves recommended). Be sure to wear bug-spray,