What is the 8 of 15 Challenge?

The 8 of 15 Challenge is a fun way for people of all ages and backgrounds to get out and enjoy the beautiful green spaces in our community! Simply complete at least 8 of the 15 activities listed on the right (you can click on the image to download it as a PDF) and fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Everyone who submits the form has the option to be highlighted in our e-newsletter (sign up for the e-newsletter here).

Share Your Adventures With Us!

Share your photos and videos from the 8 of 15 Challenge with us by using this Google Form or by attaching them to the form below!

Outdoor Activities:

 

Natural Land Institute Events (Fall 2022)

  • Weekly/Monthly Stewardship Day – Tuesday – Saturday. Free. Learn more here.

Find a full list of events here.

Rockford Park District Events (Fall 2022)

Note: all Rockford Park District events must have an outdoor component to count toward the 8 of 15 Challenge.

  • Weekly: Saturday Activities and Birds of Prey Feeding at Atwood Park: Saturdays, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Free. learn more here.

  • In the Outdoors at Atwood Park: Third Saturday. Times vary. Free. Learn more here.

    • Trunk or Treat: Saturday, October 15th: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    • Fire Building Bootcamp: Saturday, November 19th: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

    • Hootin’ Holidays: Saturday, December 17th: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Find a full list of events here.

Nature at the Confluence Events (Fall 2022)

  • Weekly: Wednesday Work Day: Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Morning Mindfulness Walk: Saturday, November 19th, 10:00am – 11:00am. Fee required. Learn more here.

  • Wilderness Adventure Day: Wednesday, November 23rd, 10:00am – 1:00pm. Fee required. Learn more here.

  • South Beloit Tree Lighting: Friday, December 2nd, 4:30pm – 6:00pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Winter Solstice Celebration: Wednesday, December 21st, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Fee required. Learn more here.

Find a full list of events here.

Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Events (Fall 2022)

  • See the Severson Dells Nature Center and 815 Outside tabs for events happening at the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County.

Find a full list of events here.

Severson Dells Nature Center Events (Fall 2022)

  • Conservation Crew Workdays: Saturdays and Mondays (October 8th, October 24th, November 12th, November 28th, December 10th), 9:00am – 12:00pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Full Moon Hike: Tuesday, November 8th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Fee required. Learn more here.

  • Opt Outside Hike: Friday, November 25th, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Luminaria: Friday, December 9th & Saturday, December 10th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Owl Prowl: Saturday, December 17th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Fee required. Learn more here.

Find a full list of events here.

815 Outside Hike & Bike Events (Fall 2022)

  • Hike at Atwood Park: Saturday, November 5th, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Hike at Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve: Wednesday, November 9th, 9:00am – 11:00am. Free. Learn more here.

  • Hike at Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve: Saturday, November 19th, 9:00am – 11:00am. Free. Learn more here.

  • Hike at Rock Cut State Park: Wednesday, November 30th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Hike at Ferguson Forest Preserve: Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00am – 11:00am. Free. Learn more here.

  • Hike Along the Rock River Recreation Path: Wednesday, December 7th, 9:00am – 10:30am. Free. Learn more here.

  • Hike at Spencer Conservation Area: Saturday, December 17th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Free. Learn more here.

  • Hike at Severson Dells Forest Preserve: Wednesday, December 21st, 9:00am – 11:00am. Free. Learn more here.

Find a full list of events here.

8 of 15 Challenge Completion Form

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