Isle a la Cache Museum/Preserve

Isle a la Cache Museum/Preserve Isle a la Cache features the Isle a la Cache Museum, which offers historical education opportunities. The preserve is open 8 a.m.-sunset.
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The Forest Preserve District of Will County's Isle a la Cache Museum is located within Isle a la Cache and offers public programs, school and youth group programs, and meeting areas for rental. The Museum is also open Tuesday through Sunday for the public to enjoy exhibits from the Great Lakes fur trade, and purchase picnic, camping, and dog park permits. The preserve provides a parking area and a

ccess to the Des Plaines River for fishing and canoeing/kayaking and the 10.81-mile, paved/limestone Centennial Trail, ideal for bicycling, hiking/running, and, in the winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Lightning bugs and fireflies are the same insect, and what you probably call them is a matter of geography.
06/15/2026

Lightning bugs and fireflies are the same insect, and what you probably call them is a matter of geography.

Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage. But do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?

06/14/2026
What's faster and smaller than a butterfly but still somehow a butterfly? A skipper!
06/12/2026

What's faster and smaller than a butterfly but still somehow a butterfly? A skipper!

Skippers are tiny, fast-flying butterflies. Look for these tiny treasures from spring through fall.

It's hot out there, but that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors. For her latest Wander at Will adventure, Meghan head...
06/11/2026

It's hot out there, but that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors. For her latest Wander at Will adventure, Meghan headed to Isle a la Cache!

Fishing line seems innocuous, a simple tool used by anglers to hook and reel in their catch. But when not disposed of pr...
06/11/2026

Fishing line seems innocuous, a simple tool used by anglers to hook and reel in their catch. But when not disposed of properly, this simple tool can have a devastating effect on wildlife living in and around popular fishing spots. The Forest Preserve provides receptacles to dispose of fishing line at all of its main fishing sites. To properly dispose of the line, cut it into pieces less than 6 inches long and place it, along with any hooks and tackle, in the provided containers or another covered trash container.

Want to boost your success rate on the water? We’re here to help.

Don't miss out on all of the fun! 🌿🦋
06/10/2026

Don't miss out on all of the fun! 🌿🦋

The free all-ages event will feature live bats, hands-on activities, native plants and family-friendly fun while learning about the important role pollinators play.

Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2026 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and the anim...
06/07/2026

Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2026 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and the animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live bats and learn about their roles in pollination from our friends at Incredible Bats. Find out how to support pollinators at home with insect hotels, gardens and plants native to our region. Try your hand at exciting pollination challenges, crafts and activities >>> https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/event-calendar/pollinator-party-2026.

(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)

The pollinator garden is starting to come to life! Purple coneflowers, milkweed and wild indigo are beginning to bloom, ...
06/05/2026

The pollinator garden is starting to come to life! Purple coneflowers, milkweed and wild indigo are beginning to bloom, adding splashes of color and attracting a growing buzz of pollinator activity.

Slime molds are one of those things in nature that are just fascinating, and the more you know about them the more you w...
05/29/2026

Slime molds are one of those things in nature that are just fascinating, and the more you know about them the more you want to know.

Slime molds are highly diverse, exhibiting various colors and textures, along with surprising intelligence.

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501 E Romeo Road
Romeoville, IL
60446

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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