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Lunchtime Hike at Headquarters Forest Preserve

Take some time to stretch your legs with this midday walk at Headquarters Forest Preserve! This loop will be just over one mile, making it a great path for kids! […]

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Free
Headquarters Forest Preserve, 5500 Northrock Drive
Rockford, IL 61103 United States
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Lunchtime Hike along the Rock River Recreation Path

Join us for a stroll along the Rock River during your lunch break! This will be an easy hike along a paved path. Most of this hike will be in […]

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Free
Nicholas Conservatory, 1354 N 2nd St
Rockford, IL 61107
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Evening Bird Hike at Nature at the Confluence

Unwind from your day with a birding hike! We will meet at the Center to pick up some binoculars (or bring your own if you have them!) and then head […]

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Free
Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St
South Beloit, IL 61080 United States
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Hike at Severson Dells

Join us for a scenic hike through Severson Dells Forest Preserve! We will walk along the paved loop and then branch off to the mowed path to walk down to […]

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Free
Severson Dells Forest Preserve and Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road
Rockford, IL 61102 United States
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Afternoon Hike at Anna Page Park

Join us for a scenic hike through Anna Page Park! This will be an easy hike through mostly forests on mowed grass trails.

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Free
Anna Page Park, 3102 N. Springfield Ave.
Rockford, IL 61101 United States
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