What is a mammal? Examine the pelts, tracks, and skulls of Illinois mammals to piece together what their lives are like. Register online.
Trip to Illinois’ Largest Tree
Venture to Ogle County in northern Illinois to see the state’s largest tree. We’ll also visit the Jarrett Prairie Center and hike on a dolomite hill prairie. Register online.
Owl Prowls
Join us to learn about these forest-dwelling nocturnal predators. We will discuss what makes them special, then take a hike to find some. Register online.
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Uncover the secrets to identifying trees in the middle of winter on a guided hike through the forest. Free. Register online.
Eagle Viewing Trip at Starved Rock State Park
Take a trip to this popular state park to look for wintering eagles, check out the visitor’s center, and even visit the lock and dam museum. Register online.
Preschool Peepers: Ice Cold
Take a short hike outside to discover a winter wonderland, then go inside to learn about freezing temperatures, do a craft, and paint with ice. Free. Register online.
Eagle Viewing Trip at Starved Rock State Park
Take a trip to this popular state park to look for wintering eagles, check out the visitor’s center, and even visit the lock and dam museum. Register online.
Eagle Viewing Trip at Starved Rock State Park
Take a trip to this popular state park to look for wintering eagles, check out the visitor’s center, and even visit the lock and dam museum. Register online.
Predators of the Prairie
Join a naturalist to learn about the different natural predators found in our prairies, then journey outside to find some! Free. Register online.
Preschool Peepers: Wild Woodpeckers
Children ages 3-5 will learn about native woodpeckers, then make a woodpecker craft to take home. Free. Register online.
Owl Prowls
Join us to learn about these forest-dwelling nocturnal predators. We will discuss what makes them special, then take a hike to find some. Register online.
Leap Day Nature Walk
Take a hike through a quiet winter woodland as we observe an event that only happens once every four years: Leap Day! Free. Register online.