Forest Preserve District Closes For Thanksgiving Holiday

Mokena IL

24 November, 2020

3:47 PM

Description

Press release from the Forest Preserve District of Will County: The Forest Preserve District will close for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning at noon on Wednesday through Friday, November 27. Employees will be off for the holiday; however, all preserves, trails, dog parks, parking lots and latrines will remain open. While Forest Preserve visitor centers have been closed to the public since Friday, November 20, as part of the state's Tier 3 COVID-19 mitigation efforts, staff have been working remotely or in buildings while following all health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. After the Thanksgiving holiday, staff will be once again available for all Forest Preserve services via phones, email and the website. Virtual Zoom programs and small in-person outdoor programs will continue to be held. The program schedule is available on the Event Calendar. ____________ Stay up-to-date on the happenings in Will County's forest preserves by subscribing to The Citizen, our weekly digital newsletter that provides subscribers with updates on Forest Preserve news, upcoming events, and other fun and useful information for the whole family. If you're only interested in programs, subscribe to The Weekly Five, which outlines the five must-do programs each week. Signing up for either newsletter is easy and free of charge. This press release was produced by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The views expressed are the author's own.