Events

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

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

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

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

Start 2025 on the right path at Letcher Basin Preserve! This hike will be led by our talented naturalists, who are excited to show you the serenity of the winter

ParkLands Foundation will be hosting a Winter Social at Stave Wine Bar &  Market in Bloomington on Sunday, January 19 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Visit with Board Members, Staff, & Volunteers

Learn to snowshoe! Patti “PK” Koranda will be leading this workshop, giving you all of the information and encouragement you need to walk on snow! This program will take place

This one-hour online course is required for volunteers to apply herbicide at ParkLands Foundation Preserves. Taking the program is not required to be a volunteer. Please fill out one form

Cancelled.

***Update! Preserves Participating Change***  Update: As far as growing seasons go, no two years are the same. Last year at this time, the garlic mustard pulling season was almost over.

This program, created in partnership with University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, has been designed to engage all ages. While on the Trails, identify spring wildflowers and learn how to

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 tradition