Hike with a Naturalist at Letcher Basin Preserve

ParkLands Letcher Basin Land & Water Reserve JRWR+VG, Secor, IL

An experienced naturalist will be your guide through Letcher Basin Preserve in Secor, IL. See what nature has to offer on a beautiful summer day. Wear clothes suitable for the

Moon Preserve Workdays

ParkLands Moon Preserve J3VF+3M, Hudson, IL

ParkLands Moon Preserve has 42-acres located within the inner loop of Lake Bloomington. It has 1.2 miles of hiking trails. We are needing some volunteers to get and keep this

Free

Moon Preserve Workdays

ParkLands Moon Preserve J3VF+3M, Hudson, IL

ParkLands Moon Preserve has 42-acres located within the inner loop of Lake Bloomington. It has 1.2 miles of hiking trails. We are needing some volunteers to get and keep this

Free

Stargazing with the Twin City Amateur Astronomers

ParkLands Chinquapin Bluffs JVXH+C9, Carlock, IL

Take a tour of the Universe at South Chinquapin Bluffs Preserve with the Twin City Amateur Astronomers (tcaa.us) and ParkLands Foundation. Telescopes will be available for viewing, and laser pointers

Hike with a Naturalist at South Chinquapin Bluffs Preserve

ParkLands Chinquapin Bluffs JVXH+C9, Carlock, IL

Take in the crisp autumn air on this hike guided by an experienced naturalist. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Please do not bring your pets, as they

New Year’s Day Hike at Letcher Basin Preserve

ParkLands Letcher Basin Land & Water Reserve JRWR+VG, Secor, IL

Start 2025 on the right path at Letcher Basin Preserve! This hike will be led by our talented naturalists, who are excited to show you the serenity of the winter

Stave Wine Bar & Market Winter Social

Stave Wine Bar & Market, Bloomington, IL 111 W North St, Normal, IL, United States

ParkLands Foundation will be hosting a Winter Social at Stave Wine Bar &  Market in Bloomington on Sunday, January 19 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Visit with Board Members, Staff, & Volunteers

Step Into Winter: Snowshoeing Basics

ParkLands Chinquapin Bluffs JVXH+C9, Carlock, IL

Learn to snowshoe! Patti “PK” Koranda will be leading this workshop, giving you all of the information and encouragement you need to walk on snow! This program will take place

$25.00

Herbicide Training Online

This one-hour online course is required for volunteers to apply herbicide at ParkLands Foundation Preserves. Taking the program is not required to be a volunteer. Please fill out one form

Garlic Mustard Challenge

***Update! Preserves Participating Change***  Update: As far as growing seasons go, no two years are the same. Last year at this time, the garlic mustard pulling season was almost over.