Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center
7071 Riverview Road, Thompson, IL
Meet the staff and stewards of the Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center in Thompson, IL. The Savannah […]
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL
Bring the whole family and join Chicago Field Museum insect educators and scientists to see their amazing collections of local, native insects. Learn how to wield a sweep net to […]
Hanley Savanna
9417 Whitton Rd, Hanover, IL, United States
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 […]
Horseshoe Mound Preserve
1679 N Blackjack Road, Galena, IL
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 […]
Hanley Savanna
9417 Whitton Rd, Hanover, IL, United States
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 […]
Chestnut Mountain Resort
8700 W Chestnut Road, Galena, IL, United States
Join us on a 30-seater touring boat for a 90-minute cruise into the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge. You will have a rare opportunity to both experience and […]
Wapello Land & Water Reserve
8642 IL RT 84 South, Hanover, IL
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 […]
Schurmeier Teaching Forest
147 E Reusch Road, Elizabeth, IL
Join Ken Beach with the Northwest Illinois Forestry Association and Master Naturalist Pam Johnson for an immersive workshop on recognizing tree species in Northwest Illinois. The first half of this […]
Hess House for Science and Culture
1221 N Ferry Landing Road, Galena, IL, United States
Since the beginning of time, Indigenous cultures have utilized music as an integral part of life. One such instrument used by native peoples of this region is the courting flute. […]
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
870 South Pilot Knob Road, Galena, IL
Join us to experience Casper Bluff Preserve and the adjacent Casper Creek Natural Cemetery after dark during JDCFs annual Open Hike Night. Luminarias will light the trails leading to the […]
Meeker Street Footbridge
110 Meeker Street, Galena, Illinois
One of the first signs of spring is the sound of frogs waking up and calling. Join staff from JDCF at the Meeker Street Footbridge in downtown Galena for our […]
JDCF E-Shop
230 E Chicago Street, Elizabeth, IL, United States
2025 series to feature JDCF public preserves In the beginning: behind-the-scenes stories about the acquisition of JDCF’s first three preserves: Schurmeier Forest, Buehler Preserve, Wapello Land and Water Reserve Event […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring the whole family to explore all of the ways that you can see signs of cicadas at Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. We will be joined by Jim […]
Meet the staff and stewards of the Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center in Thompson, IL. The Savannah […]