Places to See the Leaves Changing Color in the Stateline
The changing leaves are beautiful in the Stateline in the fall! There are many local parks and forest preserves where you can see the red, orange, and yellow leaves in all their splendor.
In the Outdoors: Champions for Conservation
Step up and become a champion for conservation to celebrate World Conservation Day! Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to protecting the planet. Together, we’ll learn about local conservation Continue Reading
Explore the Outdoors at Nature at the Confluence
Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit, Illinois is a little slice of nature in an urban area. The property is called Nature at the Confluence because it’s where the Rock River, Turtle Creek and Kelly Creek meet.
City Nature Challenge Guided Hike
Take a one mile hike on paved surfaces and see the native plant garden at the library. Register here.
Earth Day Celebration: Frog Walk
Take a hike to learn about frogs, practice frog calls, and hike. Register by calling 815-547-7935.
Beginner Plant Identification Hike
Download the iNaturalist app and look for plants and animals to log on your hike.
In the Outdoors: Earth Day Every Day
Learn about how to keep the Earth happy and healthy and then take a hike.
Homeschool: iNat That
Kids ages 5-8 and 9-12 can learn about recording nature findings with iNaturalist. Register here. Cost: $10 per member / $15 per non-member
Nature Clue 2025
Get your team together and solve a mystery at Severson Dells. Register here. Cost: $20 per team
Firelight Family Walk
Have a magical evening while taking a stroll through the park on an illuminated path.
