Tag: Insects

Family Nature Day

Natural Land Institute 320 S. 3rd St., Rockford, IL, United States

Families can visit 13 learning stations where they will get a passport stamped after they learn about the topic. Topics include prairies, mammals, wetlands, butterflies, native bees and wasps, and Continue Reading

Free

Monarch Release & Insect Festival

Burpee Natural History Museum 737 N. Main St, Rockford, IL, United States

Enjoy a day with nature at Burpee as Butterflies circle your head! Families get to tag and release their own Monarch Butterfly and wish it well on its migratory journey Continue Reading

$2 – $5

Off the Beaten Path Homeschool Program

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

Kids ages 6-9 can enjoy a morning session and kids 10-13 can enjoy the afternoon. Kids will learn about hibernation, insects, and animals. Register here. Cost: $10 per member, $15 Continue Reading

$10 – $15

Insect Investigation

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

Learn about local insects, go sweep-netting in the prairie, and look for animals. Register here.

Free

Skyfishing for Moths

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

Observe and identify moths and insects that are attracted to light at night. Cost: $5 per person (suggested donation)

$5

Science Saturdays: Insect Insanity

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

Enjoy crafts, takeaways, and outdoor activities all about insects.

Free

Moth Night

Blackhawk Springs County Forest Preserve 5360 Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL, United States

Learn about insects, identify them, and spend time outdoors.

Free

Homeschool: Incredible Insects

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

Kids can learn about insects, explore their adaptations, and head to the prairie to see them in person. Register here.

$10 – $15

Moth Night

Blackhawk Springs County Forest Preserve 5360 Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL, United States

Explore the world of moths and nocturnal insects at Blackhawk Springs. Register here.

Free

Moth Night

Hononegah Forest Preserve #80 Hononegah Rd., Rockton, IL, United States

Explore the world of moths and other nocturnal insects. Register here.

Free