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 inventory plant species, birds, wildlife and insect species, especially the endangered Rusty-patched Bumblebee. This bumblebee is the first bee species to be federally listed as […]
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 learn about the riparian forests, swamps, sloughs, wildlife and fish habitat that characterize the Upper Miss Refuge. In all, the Refuge is 261 river miles […]
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 to become one of thousands of volunteers across North America that help monitor the health and dynamics of Monarch butterfly populations. You will also learn […]
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 three hour workshop will take place in the outdoor classroom at Schurmeier Teaching Forest, where instructors will go over characteristics of local tree species with […]