Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week for Aug. 26. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.
Fireside Trivia: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, Monee Reservoir, Monee Township. Grab your friends and bring a drink (wine or beer) for a night of science and nature trivia. Play solo or as a team. Bring a phone or tablet to play with Kahoot. Free, ages 21 or older. Register by Aug. 27.
Bat Night for Adults: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, Hammel Woods – Route 59 Access, Shorewood. Explore the habitat of local bat species, and watch bats emerge from their sleeping quarters to go out on their nightly hunt. Bring a camp chair and something to drink (beer or wine only) for a campfire. Register by Aug. 28. Free, ages 21 or older.
Hike Kankakee Sands Under the Stars: 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, Kankakee Sands Preserve, Custer Township. Hike the preserve at night and learn what makes it so unique. Free, all ages. Register by Aug. 29.
Wonders of Will County – Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Crete Township. Explore one of the few remaining savanna woodlands in Will County. Free, ages 10 and older. Register by Aug. 24.