Fossil Exhibit Opens At Isle A La Cache

ROMEOVILLE, IL — A new exhibit, "Souvenirs From The Silurian Sea: Fossils of Will County," will open on Sept. 3 at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville, the Forest Preserve District of Will County shared in a news release.

The free exhibit runs through Nov. 30. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. The exhibit was made possible with support from The Nature Foundation of Will County.

“This is a rare opportunity to see prehistoric life up close, not just in textbooks, but through real fossils found right here in Will County,” said Jen Guest, facility supervisor at Isle a la Cache. “It’s a surprising adventure for all ages.”

The exhibit will feature fossils from the museum’s collection that show how ancient sea creatures once thrived where today’s prairies and towns stand. Guest said the exhibit feels like “a vacation through deep time, complete with a chance to write your own postcard about your journey into the past.”

Along with fossil displays, the naturalist-created exhibit features hands-on activities, the preserve said. Guests can meet Paleontologist Willy to learn how fossils are discovered, and then try their hand at interactive stations to unearth their own finds.

“Whether you're a science lover or just curious about our ancient past, this exhibit will open your eyes to a world that existed hundreds of millions of years ago right beneath your feet,” Guest said. “Our goal is to inspire wonder about the natural world and to connect visitors with the rich natural history of Will County, because every rock and fossil tells a story worth sharing.”