Art becomes part of the nature mission at Will County forest preserves

Art becomes part of the nature mission at Will County forest preserves

Visitors to Forest Preserve District of Will County sites have something else to discover besides walking trails, flora and fauna – art inspired by nature. Throughout the year, the district’s visitors centers host exhibits of work by artists local and national, connecting people to nature in ways they may not have expected. “It’s another way of introducing our preserves and nature centers,” said Heather Van Zyl, facility supervisor for Plum Cree…