It's time to celebrate migratory birds on International World Migratory Bird Day. To commemorate this occasion, as well as Galena’s designation as an Illinois Bird City, JDCF invites you to enjoy a walk down the Galena River Trail with Tom Clay, former President of the Illinois Audubon Society, to see and hear birds returning to […]

Join JDCF education staff and knowledgeable local plant enthusiast, Jim Johannsen, to take in the spring wonders at JDCF’s lesser known Rutherford Refuge Nature Preserve, bracketed by Clear Creek. In addition to other wildflowers in this restored prairie and oak savanna, this oasis of nature features fields of Shooting Stars, a native Illinois spring ephemeral […]

As part of our ongoing Inspiring You to Preserve Our Future fundraising campaign, JDCF invites you and your family to come and learn more about our conservation work, education programs, and ongoing priorities during this open house.  Birding experts Tom Clay and Roberta Asher will talk about some of the rare and wonderous species you […]

As part of our ongoing Inspiring You to Preserve Our Future fundraising campaign, JDCF invites you and your family to come and learn more about our conservation work, education programs, and ongoing priorities during this open house. Chloris Lowe Jr, twice elected leader of the Ho-Chunk Nation and JDCF Tribal Liaison and Hillary Holt, JDCF […]

You are invited to join Chicago Field Museum insect educators and scientists to see their amazing collections of local and non-local insects. There will also be insect displays collected by local entomologists on hand for viewing. Learn how to use a sweep net to see what weird and wonderful insects you can find in the […]

JDCF invites everyone to Meteors on the Mound for a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower from atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve, which 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 preserve […]

Join JDCF staff and volunteers are we explore the prairie to catch and tag monarch butterflies who are beginning their fall migration back to Mexico. This event will give people of all ages the chance to become one of thousands of volunteers across North America who monitor the health and dynamics of monarch butterfly populations. […]

This 2-day course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Registration is through the NW IL Forestry Association. Level 101 is geared toward participants with little or no experience running a chainsaw, covering Level 1 […]

This 2-day course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Registration is through the NW IL Forestry Association. Participants in Level 1 training will spend most of the morning in the classroom, and the remainder […]