Events

***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

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,

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

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

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

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

'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

'Tis the season for Garlic Mustard! Come help remove this invasive weed from the SouthChinquapin Preserve. This activity will include bending over and removing plants. Please wear long sleeves and

ParkLands Foundation is hosting an open house at the Lexington Land and Water Reserve from 9:00am-2:30 pm. You may enjoy exploring the Lexington Land and Water Reserve on your own or join a guided hike. We ask that if you choose a guided hike please register through this FORM.  There are two hike options and several time slots for each type. Wildflower Hikes: About 1 hour, 1/2 mile long. Enjoy looking for wildflowers, such as Virginia Bluebells, Prairie Trillium, and Spring Beauties, plus "hug" a 200 year old Sycamore Tree and view the Mackinaw River

Goals: 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

  ParkLands Foundation invites you to attend our annual Wildflower Walk at Merwin Preserve. Local naturalists will guide you on a tour of vibrant spring wildflowers. Make this a springtime

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