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Woods Walk is one of many Forest Preserve programs and initiatives supported by The Nature Foundation of Will County.

Scout Thomas Yancey of Minooka decided he wanted his Eagle Scout project to benefit the Forest Preserve District and is the latest recipient of a Serve Will County grant.

The Nature Foundation of Will County received $35,000 from CITGO’s Caring for Our Coast grant program to fund additional restoration efforts at Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve, which includes the globally rare dolomite prairie.

Thanks to our partnership with Pembina Pipeline Corporation, The Nature Foundation is supporting the Connecting Kids to Nature Scholarship program to help high poverty schools take advantage of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s nature education programs.

The website aims to inspire discovery about the natural world and was created for kids and the adults who spend time with them — parents, grandparents, teachers and more.

The Nature Foundation hosted its first-ever Trivia Night fundraiser last week, and despite some heavy rain, it was a resounding success!

Funding received through Earthrise Energy’s RISE Grant program will be used to add a large shade structure to the patio outside Monee Reservoir’s visitor center providing respite from the sun in a spot where people often gather to eat, socialize and participate in Forest Preserve programs and activities.

Thanks to the Foundation's generous donors, $13,500 is being provided for the Be a Trailblazer experience to pay for a Goosechase app subscription, participant prizes and campaign marketing.

As part of The Nature Foundation of Will County’s goals to inspire discovery and bring people and nature together, it has for many years provided funding to care for the Forest Preserve’s animal ambassadors.

The Nature Foundation of Will County presented a $59,525 check to the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Board of Commissioners at its June 12 meeting. 

This year, Pollinator Party is supported by a $2,500 sponsorship from CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

Anglers hoping to make a big splash at the annual Hidden Lakes Trout Farm fishing derbies will get some help reeling in the big one thanks to The Nature Foundation with funds received from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund.

The nature center, which was acquired by the Forest Preserve District of Will County in 2022, closed to the public in early 2024 to undergo a $2 million renovation designed to make the site a hub for education and exploration in northern Will County.

Since 2017, The Nature Foundation of Will County has awarded $25,347 in Restore Will County grants to help fund restoration work as part of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s commitment to land stewardship.

Funding helps the Forest Preserve District of Will County preserve and protect natural resources and create more recreational opportunities.

District will use funds for a variety of initiatives From left to right are Foundation Executive Director Tara Neff, Forest Preserve...

Enhancements to bird-feeding stations at visitor centers are made possible with funding from The Nature Foundation.

The Legacy Society was established in 2020 as a way for you to plan a gift that aligns with your personal values and planing needs.

When you give to The Nature Foundation of Will County, your dollars stay here in your community, funding projects that directly benefit you.

A planting day was made possible thanks to a corporate partnership with Pembina Pipeline Corp.