Forest Preserve Plans 2024 Events At Isle A La Cache

WILL COUNTY, IL — With 2023 coming to a close, the Forest Preserve District of Will County has shared some of its events and exhibitions planned for 2024. Events are planned across the county's preserves and nature centers, including at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville.

“The lineup includes something for everyone,” said Lydia Pond, director of the Forest Preserve District’s visitor services department. “The year starts off with a bird-themed art exhibit and the annual Eagle Watch and it winds down with a Pelican Party and a photo exhibit that documents rare savannas and old growth forests.”

In between are free events and exhibitions that will appeal to wildlife watchers, history buffs, art and music lovers, and food truck fans, she added in a news release.

“Events and exhibitions are offered throughout the year in all seasons, so there is always something interesting and fun to view or take part in,” Pond said. “The Forest Preserve also offers smaller weekly programs, too, so there are many options to choose from.”

For those near Romeoville, the forest preserve shared information about two 2024 events at Isle a la Cache:

• Pollinator Party, June 15 at Isle a la Cache Museum. You can learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants; and see live bats and learn their roles in pollination. Find out how to support pollinators at home with insect hotels, gardens and plants native to the region. Try your hand at exciting pollination challenges, crafts and activities.
• Indige-Facts Exhibit: Sept. 21 through Dec. 8 at Isle a la Cache Museum. This traveling exhibit from the Evanston-based Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is designed to share information about contemporary Native Americans including accepted terminology, population size and the sovereign rights of Native people.

See a full list of 2024 events here.

In addition to larger events and exhibitions, the Forest Preserve will also present mini-events including Maple Syrup Magic on March 16 at Plum Creek in Crete Township, spring and fall trout season fishing and fishing derbies at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook, Trick or Treat in the Woods programs at various preserves, a Pumpkin Fun Run on Oct. 12 at Hadley Valley Preserve and a Pumpkin Smash on Nov. 2 at Plum Creek, the preserve said.

The Nature Foundation of Will County is sponsoring the “Indige-Facts” exhibition in Romeoville. Trout fishing and fishing derbies will be stocked with funds from Bass Pro Shop and Cabela's Outdoor Fund via the Foundation, according to the preserve.