Hike with a Naturalist: Chinquapin North
Join ParkLands Foundation on our fourth Hike with A Naturalist in May! Take part in a scenic hike through North Chinquapin Preserve on May 7th at 1:00 PM! (directions linked below) We hope to see you
Volunteer for the ParkLands Bike Ride
Help ensure our annual bike ride is a safe and fun experience for all! We need around 4 volunteers at each of two rest stops to accommodate safety measures, such
ParkLands 6th Annual Bike Ride
Lexington Park District Pavilion 304 N. Lee St., LexingtonJoin us for our 6th Annual Bike Ride! For more information visit our bike ride site. You can register here.
Musseling in the Mackinaw- POSTPONED
Our river event is back for another year! Join us at ParkLands’ Hayes Woods Preserve on Saturday, August 12th at 9:00 am for a hands-on learning opportunity about the Mackinaw
Moon Preserve Work Day
Parklands Foundation Volunteer Opportunity at Moon Preserve On Saturday, August 26th, join Parklands stewards at the Moon Preserve to help remove invasive plant species that threaten the efforts to
Annual Meeting of the Members
ParkLands Annual Meeting of the Members! This September 10th from 10:30 - 3:00pm. Sign up Here! THE MEETING IS RAIN OR SHINE! The plan is to meet in the parking
November Hike with a Naturalist: Kenyon-Baller
ParkLands Kenyon-Baller Woods Preserve MR6G+M5 Secor, Illinois, SecorJoin ParkLands Foundation on a Hike with a Naturalist in November! Join Andy Smoot and Chuck Croxton for a hike at Kenyon-Baller Preserve on November 4th from 10:00am-1:00pm. This is
New Years Day Hike
ParkLands Sweeney Woods Preserve Google Maps: M3G5+W8, Lexington, ILKick off the new year with ParkLands Foundation on a New Year's Day guided hike at Sweeney Woods Preserve! We will meet at the Sweeney parking lot at 10:00 AM to start
Stave Wine and Bar Market Social
Come join ParkLands Foundation to celebrate the start of a new year at the Stave Wine and Bar Market! Food and drinks will be available to purchase. This event is
February Hike with a Naturalist at Merwin Nature Preserve (possible ski/snowshoe opportunties)
Join ParkLands Foundation on a Hike with a Naturalist in February! Join Jan Turner, Peg Schickedanz, and Mary Jo Adams for a hike at the Merwin Nature Preserve on February
March Hike with a Naturalist at Lexington Preserve
ParkLands Lexington Preserve J5MW+8M, Lexington, ILJoin ParkLands Foundation on a Hike with a Naturalist in March! Join Jeff and Terrie Howard for a hike at the Lexington Preserve on March 16th from 10:00am-12:00pm. This event
Wildflower Walk 2024
Every year, towards the end of April and into early May, the Bluebells are in full bloom! Join ParkLands Foundation for our annual hike guided by local naturalists on a