Fall Color Walk
Hike through Severson Dells to see nature’s beautiful colors. For people of all ages. Register here.
Forest Quest Scavenger Hunt
Test your Severson Dells and Forest Preserve knowledge by looking for clues, hiking, and performing challenges. Team will be adult only and mixed ages. There will be prizes for both Continue Reading
Fall Colors Hike
Enjoy a walk to look at fall colors in Hononegah Forest Preserve. Meet at the shelter house next to the soccer field. Register here.
CANCELLED: In the Outdoors: It’s Unbe-leaf-able
Update: This event has been cancelled due to weather. Learn about leaves and take a hike to look for changing leaves.
Bat Nights in the Garden
Take a walk through the gardens and use a bat detector to hear their calls. Register here.
Streams and Dams
Kids will get into Spring Brook near Leeson Park and walk in the river. They will build a small dam and observe how it impacts the stream before removing it. Continue Reading
Glorious Goldenrod
Learn about goldenrod in Big Hill park. Take a nature walk and open a few galls. Register here.
Pollinator Hike at Kieselburg County Forest Preserve
Explore the forest preserve and look for bees, learn about their lives and collect data. Register here.
By the Light of the Silvery Moon Hike
Stroll through the outdoors on a moonlit night. All ages welcome. Register here.
Bat Nights in the Garden
Listen to the sounds of bats with a bat detector as you hike through the garden. Reserve your spot here.
