Tag: Hike

Severson Dells’ Summer Hike Series: Seward Bluffs

Seward Bluff Forest Preserve 16999 Comly Road, Seward, IL, United States

In this FREE Summer Hike Series, you will be able to explore the beautiful landscapes of Seward Bluff Forest Preserve and find out more about the natural areas where you Continue Reading

Free
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Owl Walks @ Severson Dells Nature Center

Severson Dells Nature Center 8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Take a hike through the woodland areas of Severson Dells and look for owls. For anyone ages 5 and up. Registration required, register here.

Free

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Welty Full Moon Hike

Welty Environmental Center 1201 Big Hill Ct, Beloit, WI, United States

Listen to a story about Native American history then take a short 1-2 mile guided hike by moonlight. Register here. Cost: $10 members / $12 non-members

$10 – $12
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Family Garden Hike

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL, United States

Discover the wonders of Sinnissippi Gardens with your little one! Join our program staff each week on a guided hike to discover the plants, animals, and insects that call the Continue Reading

Free

Bee Hike

Kieselburg County Forest Preserve 5801 Swanson Rd., Roscoe, IL, United States

Go on an hour-long hike to learn about bees and the prairies and look for the federally endangered Rusty-Patch Bumblebee. Register here. Cost: $3 for members / $5 for non-members

$3 – $5
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Family Garden Hike

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL, United States

Take a guided walk through Sinnissippi Gardens to learn about the plants and animals that live there. Masks are required. Register in advance here.

Free

Full Moon Hike

Severson Dells Nature Center 8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Taking a stroll outdoors with nothing to light your way except moonbeams is a beautiful experience, with no two walks the same. Sometimes we listen to the owls, sometimes we Continue Reading

$3 – $5

Fall Walkabout

Nature At the Confluence 306 Dickop St, South Beloit, IL, United States

Take a 1-2 mile walk through the new trails and at Nature at the Confluence and learn about the history of the land. Register here.

Free
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Night Hikes

Angelic Organics Learning Center 1545 Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL, United States

Ever wondered what the farm looks and sounds like at night? Join us for a night hike on select dates through November. Rediscover the moon and constellations, listen for an Continue Reading

Free

Halloween Night Hike

Angelic Organics Learning Center 1545 Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy a hike under the full blue moon. Learn about why it’s blue and other facts about the moon. Get tickets here. Cost: Free, but donations appreciated ($20 per family)

Free