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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Guided Migrating Waterfowl Field Trip with Viewing Scopes Saturday, November 16, 2024 1:30-4:00 PM Begins at Spring Lake Wildlife Area 2 miles south of Savanna, IL on RT 84 South […]

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. […]

JDCF's winter book club will resume in January, 2025.  We will meet once a month via Zoom on the second Wednesday of January, February, and March focusing on one book […]

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 […]

Join JDCF to celebrate a huge conservation victory! The Bluebird Recovery Project began in Jo Daviess County in 1993. This event will celebrate the success of this program and its […]

The public is cordially invited to attend JDCF's Annual Meeting at Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Restaurant. There will be a social hour with heavy appetizers before a short business […]

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 […]