The Northwest IL Prairie Enthusiasts (NIPE) invite the public for a guided walk at its Hanley Savanna property near Hanover, IL. Members of NIPE meet regularly at Hanley Savanna to inventory plant species, birds, wildlife and insect species, especially the endangered Rusty-patched Bumblebee. This bumblebee is the first bee species to be federally listed as […]

JDCF invites everyone to Meteors on the Mound for a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower from atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve. Horseshoe Mound is one of the highest points in Jo Daviess County and offers spectacular views of the tristate area from several different outlooks. This is the only time of the year that the […]

See a multi-media performance about the founding of the Refuge. Join us at the Galena Center for the Arts for a performance by actor, musician and American Cruise Lines favorite Steven Marking. Tickets will available online at Galena Center for the Arts | Events. One hundred years ago, Will Dilg was the singular driving force […]

The Northwest IL Prairie Enthusiasts (NIPE) invite the public for a guided walk at its Hanley Savanna property near Hanover, IL. Members of NIPE meet regularly at Hanley Savanna to inventory plant species, birds, wildlife and insect species, especially the endangered Rusty-patched Bumblebee. This bumblebee is the first bee species to be federally listed as […]

Become a citizen scientist as we explore the prairie to catch and tag Monarch butterflies on their Fall migration back to Mexico. This event is for people of all ages to become one of thousands of volunteers across North America that help monitor the health and dynamics of Monarch butterfly populations. You will also learn […]