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Wildflower Walk

April 27, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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 […]

Spring Birding with Tom Clay

May 12, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 […]

Guided Tour of Casper Bluff

June 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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.” […]

$10

Guided Tour of Casper Bluff

June 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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 […]

$10

Bonfire on the Bluff

January 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve 870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL

This event is a go! In partnership with the Casper Creek Natural Cemetery, JDCF will be hosting an illuminating experience at Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve in Galena, IL. […]

40th Annual Bald Eagle Watch

February 17, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Join us throughout 2024 as JDCF programs celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.  Begin the exploration by attending the 40th Annual Bald […]

Bluebird Monitoring 101

March 3, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Galena Territory Assocation Social Hall 2000 Territory Drive, Galena, IL, United States

In partnership with the Jo Daviess Wild Ones, JDCF staff and volunteers will give an overview of what you need to know to care for and monitor an Eastern bluebird […]

Invitation to Attend NW Illinois Audubon Birding Trip

April 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us as we look for migrating waterfowl on the Mississippi River south of Savanna. Usually a wide variety of both diving and dabbling ducks can be observed, with males […]

JDCF Annual Meeting on April 11

April 11, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Woodbine Bend Golf Course & Restaurant 3500 E Center Rd, Stockton, IL

JDCF invites the public to its annual meeting on April 11, 2024. In addition to the election and re-election of Board members, our keynote speaker will be conservation biologist, environmental […]

$40

JDCF Annual Frog Walk – Postponed to May 3

May 3, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeker Street Footbridge 110 Meeker Street, Galena, Illinois

One of the first signs of spring is the sound of frogs waking up and calling. Bring the kids down to learn about what the frogs they are hearing. After […]

Emergence Convergence Guided Tour of Casper Bluff – Canceled

June 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve 870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL

Today's tour has been canceled due to weather. Please join us tomorrow at Casper for a special Cicada Scientist Youth and Family event with Entomologist Jim Louderman from the Chicago […]

2024 Cicada Emergence Convergence Celebration – Cicada & Cricket Tasting

June 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Blaum Bros. Public House 109 S Main, Galena, IL, United States

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em! In celebration of the historic 2024 Cicada Emergence Convergence enjoy a Blaum Bros. specialty cocktail paired with a delicious edible insect snack! Fare […]

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Upcoming Events

Apr 16
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

JDCF Annual Meeting

Apr 24
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Frog Walk on the Galena River Trail

May 12
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Spring Wildflower Walk

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