A rookery is a place where flocks of birds congregate to breed and live.
The Rock Run Rookery is newest addition to the arjea’s network of Forest Preserves, and a great place to get back in touch with nature.
The preserve was acquired in 2002 to protect nesting islands for herons, egrets, and other bird species native to the area.
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Things to be enjoyed at the Rookery include fishing, boating (trolling motors only), biking, hiking and viewing of various forms of indigenous wildlife.
Additional features include a footbridge, boat launch and a shade structure overlooking the lake.
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Located at the area where the Des Plaines River and the Rock Run Creek meet,
the preserve has two converted quarry lakes with a protected section where the birds can gather while coexisting with the humans who enjoy the area as well.
The rookery is on Youngs Road and Route 6 in Joliet, and is only a stone’s throw away from Channahon.
For more information visit the Forest Preserve District of Will County's web site.
