Friends of Pilcher Park

Pilcher Park is a large, diverse forest complex located on the east side of Joliet in Will County along Hickory Creek. It is recognized for its high quality mesic upland forest, seep, northern flatwoods, and wet-mesic upland forest. It also has spring ephemerals and is important habitat for birds that require large expansive woodlands, like the Pileated woodpecker.

Friends of Pilcher Park, a collaborative volunteer community supported by Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves, was founded in 2023 to restore balance to this ecosystem through activities such as invasive species removal and seed collection/distribution.

Join in to help let the sunshine back in! No experience necessary!