Join President & CEO, Mary Vandevord, on a leisurely walk through the conservation area at Highland Silver Lake Park in Highland, IL. Learn about the importance of oaks to our region's ecosystems, the Silver Lake watershed, and efforts to ensure clean water for drinking and recreation. The trail is a relatively easy dirt path along […]
Whether you want to increase your tree identification skills for recreational and educational purposes, or want a leg-up on the competition for HLC's 2023 Jingle Hike, this free class is the perfect opportunity to learn some of the key features and techniques used for tree identification in the winter! How to come prepared: This […]
If you registered for the Jingle Hike Challenge by November 1, this is the day to pick up your packet and t-shirts! Pick-up is from noon to 3 p.m. at Toolen's Running Start, 3260 Green Mount Crossing Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269. If you did not select shipping during registration and cannot pick up your packet […]
Jingle bells are tied to 12 trees in parks throughout the Metro East from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. Participants are asked to visit as many of the parks as they can, take a photo with the bell, and submit the photo evidence in our system. You can also share your photos on social […]
