Forest Preserve Launches 'Where's Willy?' Scavenger Hunt

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has scheduled a fun August program that will get you out in the preserves exploring and looking for signs of the District's furry woodchuck mascot, Willy.

The "Where's Willy? Scavenger Hunt" runs through Tuesday, Aug. 31, at four preserves:

• Hadley Valley-Bruce Road Access, Homer Glen
• Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access, Shorewood
• Kankakee Sands Preserve, Custer Township
• Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, Homer Glen

"We wanted to do a fun activity to get people out in the preserves," said Jen Guest, the Forest Preserve's recreation coordinator. "Who would be better to help lead the fun than our beloved mascot, Willy the Woodchuck? He left some clues behind in his den to help find him while he is out exploring. Join his forest preserve adventures as you follow the clues leading to some of his favorite nature hangouts."

The clues to Willy's location in the four preserves are available at this link. Check out the clues, head out to the preserves and try to find Willy. Once you locate a cutout of the wandering woodchuck, say "hi" to Willy and then take a photo and upload it.

SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED SCAVENGER HUNT

The first 200 scavenger hunt participants who find Willy at all four preserves by the end of August will receive a Forest Preserve District drawstring backpack.