Forest Preserve District of Will County news headlines

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is urging anglers to use fishing line recycling receptacles this year to dispose of their broken or unneeded fishing line. The goal is to eliminate fishing line from the environment and to protect wildlife from injuries or death. (Photo by Forest Preserve staff)

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve access road in Crete Township to close March 25 for culvert replacement project
The access road for Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve and Plum Creek Nature Center is scheduled to be closed for a culvert replacement project starting Monday, March 25. Both the preserve and nature center will remain open; visitors can park at the equestrian lot to access the site by foot, bike or horse.
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Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook opens April 6 for the season and spring trout fishing
Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook will reopen for the season at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 6. A special Trout Season Celebration will be held to mark the start of the spring trout fishing season.
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Sign up for a Volunteer Morning program to get fresh air and make a difference
The second quarter 2024 Volunteer Morning programs have been released. Program participants get fresh air and exercise, and they enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded individuals who want to make a difference in their communities.
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Recycle your fishing line to avoid injuring or killing wildlife
The Forest Preserve District has 30 fishing line recycling containers installed at fishing locations for anglers to properly dispose of their broken or unneeded monofilament. The goal is to eliminate fishing line from the environment and to protect wildlife in the preserves.
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