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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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