Jingle Hike 2023 Packet & Shirt Pick-up Day

Jingle Hike 2023 Packet & Shirt Pick-up Day

Thank you for registering for the 2023 Jingle Hike Challenge! Participants who registered by the October 31 deadline can pick up their shirts and packet materials before the challenge kicks off! The location is to be announced soon.
Jingle Hike Challenge! 2023

Jingle Hike Challenge! 2023

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...
Oaktober Walk in the Woods with the CEO

Oaktober Walk in the Woods with the CEO

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...
Morning Meadow Walks at the Exploration Garden 7/26

Morning Meadow Walks at the Exploration Garden 7/26

Join us for a guided walk through the meadow and demonstration areas at the Exploration Garden at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park. The hike will be led by a member of our Land Conservation Team. Learn about the Garden’s flowers, pollinators, and...
Morning Meadow Walks at the Exploration Garden 7/26

Morning Meadow Walks at the Exploration Garden 7/19

Join us for a guided walk through the meadow and demonstration areas at the Exploration Garden at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park. The hike will be led by a member of our Land Conservation Team. Learn about the Garden’s flowers, pollinators, and...