In the Outdoors: Wondrous Wildflowers
Take a guided hike and learn about the wonderful wildflowers in Atwood Park. Register here.
815 Outside Hike
Go on a 2 mile hike through hilly, snowy, and muddy unpaved trails. Register here.
Family Garden Hike
Enjoy a walk outdoors and learn more about the plants and animals in the gardens. Sign up here.
Family Nature Hike
Take a walk around the outdoor gardens at Nicholas Conservatory and learn about the plants and animals there. Register in advance here.
Owl Hike
Learn about the difference between the owls that live in the area and how to identify their calls. Take a hike and dress warmly. Contact Alyssa Parker at aparker4@niu.edu to Continue Reading
Night Hike
Join the Taft staff in exploring what types of animals wander around the woods at night! We will explore our senses and see which ones help us in the dark. This program Continue Reading
New Years Hike
Take a hike through Severson Dells and spend time in nature. Register here.
Family Field Trip: Sights, Sounds, Smells Oh My!
Hike while learning about the five senses and what they do. Register here. Cost: $11 per person, $50 per family of 5 or more
Family Nature Hike
Take a walk through the gardens with your kids and learn about the plants, animals, and insects in the gardens. Register here.
Family Field Trip: Howl at the Moon
Take a hike by moonlight on the trails and search for a trained Alpha Wolf inside Atwood Park. Masks are required. Register here. Cost: $11 per person, $50 fee for Continue Reading
