Events

Wildflower Walk

Mississippi Palisades State Park 16327A, Savanna, I

JDCF is hosting a free wildflower walk to celebrate the arrival of spring.  Join native plant and birding enthusiasts for a hike in the woods and along the bluffs of the Mississippi Palisades State Park.  Members from the Northwest Illinois Forestry Association will join us to assist with tree and plant ID. We will meet […]

Spring Birding with Tom Clay

JDCF invites you to a free birding walk on Friday, May 12 beginning at 9AM at our newly acquired property adjacent to Wards Grove Nature Preserve in Stockton, IL. JDCF Director of Special Projects and birding enthusiast, Tom Clay, will lead the walk as we look and listen for area sensitive bird species such as […]

Guided Tour of Casper Bluff

Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve 870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL

Back by popular demand, tours of Casper Bluff by trained volunteers are up and running. “Our guide did a wonderful job, very informative!” “I can imagine the Native American experience.” “Please do this again!” These were just some of the comments made by participants last year.  We invite you to learn about the unique ecosystems […]

$10

Guided Tour of Casper Bluff

Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve 870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL

Guided tours by trained volunteers of Casper Bluff return in 2023.  We invite you to learn about the unique ecosystems of the Driftless Area on display at Casper Bluff, as well as the presence of Indigenous cultures going back thousands of years. Cost is $10/person and tour space is limited.  RSVPs required by clicking HERE.

$10

Guided Tour of Casper Bluff

Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve 870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL

Guided tours by trained volunteers of Casper Bluff return in 2023.  We invite you to learn about the unique ecosystems of the Driftless Area on display at Casper Bluff, as well as the presence of Indigenous cultures going back thousands of years. Cost is $10/person and tour space is limited.  RSVPs required by clicking HERE.

$10

“Braiding Sweetgrass” – A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Galena Center for the Arts 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL

Join us for a live screening of Robin Wall Kimmerer in conversation about her bestselling book “Braiding Sweetgrass:  Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.” JDCF, in partnership with the Galena Public Library and Illinois Libraries Present, invites you to view, via Zoom, Robin’s conversation with naturalist Cindy Crosby on June 21st, 7 […]

‘Weird & Wonderful Insects’ Family Night

Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve 870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL

Due to a high chance of rain, this event has been rescheduled to the next day, Saturday, July 15, same time and same place. Join us at Casper Bluff to meet insects from the Chicago Field Museum and see a live moth show and tell. The best time to see moths and other insects is […]

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