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Dark Sky Star Gazing at Big Sky Nature Reserve

August 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary 5559 E Rush Creek Road, Stockton, IL, United States

Because of the popularity of our annual Meteors on the Mound star gazing event in August, JDCF and the Galena Astronomical Society are co-hosting two additional dark sky events this […]

$10

Meteors on the Mound

August 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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, which is one of the highest points in Jo […]

Miraculous Monarch Migration

September 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Wapello Land & Water Reserve 8642 IL RT 84 South, Hanover, IL

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 […]

Safety & Woods Working (SAWW) Training 101

September 18 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Big Sky Stewardship Shop 6504 S Parker Road, Stockton, IL

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. […]

Safety & Woods Working (SAWW) Training Level 1-2

September 25 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Big Sky Stewardship Shop 6504 S Parker Road, Stockton, IL

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. […]

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Dark Sky Star Gazing at Big Sky Nature Reserve
August 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dark Sky Star Gazing at Big Sky Nature Reserve

Because of the popularity of our annual Meteors on the Mound star gazing event in August, JDCF and the Galena Astronomical Society are co-hosting two additional dark sky events this […]

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August 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Meteors on the Mound

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 […]

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August 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dark Sky Star Gazing at Big Sky Nature Reserve

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August 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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August 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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Upcoming Events

Jun 16
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Galena Library & JDCF Co-host “Plant a Seed, Read”

Jun 20
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Open House at Mąą Pįį Preserve/Historic Hess House

Jul 18
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dark Sky Star Gazing at Horseshoe Mound

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