Learn About the Will County Forest Preserve

Submitted by the Forest Preserve District of Will County

Find out more about the Forest Preserve District of Will County during “Meet the Preserves” from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, at Rock Run Rookery, located on Youngs Road, south of Route 6.

The free program is open to all ages and registration is not required. Also, four one-hour sessions of “Paddle the Preserves” will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rock Run. Kayaks and other equipment will be provided. The cost is $10 per person per session. And a “Private Kayak Instruction” program will be offered from 2 to 6 p.m. at a cost of $40 per hour per person. The kayak programs are for ages 12 and older; ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration is required for both kayak programs; call 708-534-8499.