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 a short walk down the Galena River Trail towards the Buehler Reserve, families will have a chance to try to find and catch the frogs […]
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 Field Museum starting at 1 PM. Free and RSVPs not needed. This guided tour around scenic Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve will focus on […]
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 will include cicada and cricket delicacies. The Chicago Field Museum's own Jim Louderman will be on hand to share his knowledge of cicadas and other […]
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 Louderman, Entomologist from the Field Museum, who will have interesting insect displays and lots of insect knowledge to share with us. Peak cicada emergence in […]