Pilcher Park

02/11/2014

It is still Snowy Outside so if you plan on playing outside this month get your SnowStoppers Mittens at the Nature Center today! We are the only outlet for these mittens in Illinois. They are water-proof and they stay on very well. They also go UP the sleeve so that little arms stay warm and dry as well!

11/14/2013

11/07/2013

10/29/2013

If you know of anyone looking for a job we are hiring a Part-Time Naturalist and a Part-Time Preschool Teacher at Pilcher Park Nature Center. The person would need to be familiar with local Natural History and the preschool teacher position would need preschool experience. Message us or stop by and fill out an application or fill one out online at www.jolietpark.org and bring it in to the Nature Center.

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10/05/2013

"There is no wi-fi in the forest but we promise you will find a better connection."

09/30/2013

PLEASE HELP! Last day to VOTE! We are in second place! Please help us make us #1 This is such an important garden to so many people!

Joliet Park District Organic Community Garden Our First Work Day…Laying Out Pathways All of our pathways were prepared by our gardeners with wood chips donated from a tree service company. We have two sizes of plots, 10 x 20' and 10 x 10'. Glance of the Garden In Our First Season Each garden is as i...

09/17/2013

Home School Fridays: October topics include Seed Dispersal, Owls & Owl pellet dissection, Water Science, and Bats. Oct 4, 11, 18, 25. 1:00-2:30. Register on line at jolietpark.org or call the Nature Center at 815-741-7277. Registration deadline Sept 27.

08/14/2013

Please plant milkweed in your yard to attract Monarchs.

Every time a monarch butterfly emerges from its chrysalis and unfurls its delicate wings, Karen Oberhauser stops to watch

08/13/2013

The Joliet Park Foundation is holding a special fundraiser to raise money for their 5 Parks 1 Goal initiative. All money goes to renovate playgrounds at Marycrest, Thomas Jefferson, Carl Sandburg, Taft and Farragut schools. Please consider joining us that night and please share this on your page.