UPDATE: This hike will now be taking place at the neighboring Nardi Prairie! The lupines are in full bloom over at Nardi, so it will be a beautiful walk! Join us to look for wildflowers on a hike through Nardi Prairie! We will meet in the parking lot at 6651 N. River Road, Oregon at […]

Enjoy the beauty of Jensen Forest Preserve on this calming sunset hike! This hike will be 1-2 miles in length and bring you through the beautiful landscapes at the preserve. All ages are welcome! 

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! The trail is mostly paved with some mowed grass or dirt portions as well, and it is considered an easy walk.

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 full sun. We will walk for 20-30 minutes, then turn around and return. We will meet outside of Nicholas Conservatory and hit the path from […]

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 out to walk the trails along Turtle Creek. The trail is mostly mowed grass and packed dirt, and we will hike about 1 mile along […]

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 the dells along Hall Creek. This hike will be 2-3 miles through woodland and prairie habitats. We will meet outside the Nature Center.

Start your day off right with a hike at Nygren Wetlands! We will walk the loop around the wetlands (about 2 miles) over mowed grass and dirt trails. Nygren is known for their birds, so bring binoculars if you have them!

Join us for a hike through Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve! We will walk 1.5 - 2 miles along mostly flat, wide trails. There is a set of stairs leading to the river that may be difficult for some participants. The stairs are an optional excursion, and everyone will have the option to wait at […]

Join us for a hike at Howard Coleman Hall Creek Preserve! We will hike 2-3 miles on uneven trails.

Join us for a walk at Deer Run Forest Preserve! We will be hiking about 2 miles, mostly through the prairie. This should be the perfect time to see some prairie wildflowers and their pollinators!

Join us for a walk through Severson Dells Forest Preserve! We will be hiking along the paved loop and the grassy/ dirt trails through both forest and prairie areas. There will be some moderate hills. Pets are not allowed at Severson Dells Forest Preserve.

Join us for a morning walk through Hononegah Forest Preserve! We will hike about 2 miles through mostly forest areas along grassy and dirt trails. There will be light elevation changes, and the trail may be uneven in some areas. Leashed dogs are allowed at Hononegah Forest Preserve.

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

This 8/15, join 815 Outside for a hike along the Rock River Recreation trail to view some of the incredible sculptures and public art displays Rockford has to offer! We will meet at the YMCA of Rock River Valley and head north to see some of Rockford's most famous art pieces. This walk will be […]

Join us for an afternoon hike through Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve! We will be walking through the forest on a mixture of paved surface and compacted dirt trails. This preserve is very hilly, and there may be some stairs as well.