Enjoy views of the Kishwaukee River on this adventurous woodland hike. We will meet in front of the Atwood Environmental Education Center, 2685 New Milford School Road Rockford, IL, 61109. Come early to visit with the outdoor birds of prey. Trail map here

Join Joni Denker, Conservation Supervisor for the Rockford Park District, on a calming evening hike at the beautiful Searls Park. This will be a fairly easy hike on level paths. We will walk for about an hour and take the opportunity to enjoy the gorgeous flowers that are blooming at the park. We will meet […]

Join us for a fun Geocaching adventure at Anna Page Park! This is a great hike for kids (or adults!) who can walk the distance, as geocaches are similar to real-life treasure hunts! The hike will be around 2 miles of mixed terrain. We will follow near the road for most of the hike, which […]

As summer begins to come to a close, enjoy a morning hike among stunning pines at Winnebago County’s oldest forest preserve. Join Shae at Hononegah Forest Preserve, where we will meet at the parking lot just to the left of the entrance. Enter at 80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL, 61072. Hiking in this woodland area […]

Come walk the prairie and river trails at Nature At The Confluence and learn more about the Super Generation of Monarchs that are beginning their migration to Mexico. We'll spot their favorite native plants, learn about their mighty 2000 mile migration and  you'll find out more about how you can help Monarchs in your yard […]