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

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

ParkLands Foundation will be hosting a Winter Social at Medici Upstairs on January 24th  from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Visit with Board Members, Staff, & Volunteers to learn more about our organization and what we have planned for 2026. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. This event is free to attend and open to everyone! Please

Join us at Letcher Basin for this month's Hike With a Naturalist. This will be our Welcome to Spring hike. You may see spring ephemerals, migrating birds, and possibly a bald eagle or two. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. There are no facilities at this site so please plan accordingly. As a reminder

Join us at the north gate of the Merwin preserve. Teams will be pulling invasive garlic mustard or clearing the trails of any debris. No experience is needed. Please wear long sleeves, long pants and socks. and bring work gloves if you have them.  Please bring water and insect repellant. This will be peak bluebell

'Tis the season for Garlic Mustard! Come help remove this invasive weed from the North Chinquapin Preserve. This activity will include bending over and removing plants. Please wear long sleeves and long pants sturdy shoes and bring gloves if you have them.  Bring water, suncreen and bug spray. Please sign up  HERE