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Events:
May 24, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.
Bluebell Seed Collection
Deer Run Forest Preserve is famous for the sea of Virginia bluebells blooming throughout the property each spring. In this program, we will collect bluebell seeds for propagation later in the season. Participants are welcome to take some seeds home with them at the end of the program!
Deer Run Forest Preserve
5691 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
June 20, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
Calling Frog Hike
It’s frog season! During this guided hike, we will listen for the chorus of different calling frogs, identify their species, and discuss the importance of Calling Frog Monitoring in understanding local frog populations and restoring their habitat. Meet at 14341 Brick School Rd, Pecatonica.
Pecatonica River Forest Preserve
14341 Brick School Rd, Pecatonica, IL 61063
June 14, 2025 | Registration opens 8:30 a.m.
Event runs 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Hooked on Fun Kid's Fishing Derby
Introduce your kiddos to the outdoor fun of fishing at Hooked on Fun! Young anglers learn how to fish under the guidance of Forest Preserve staff and
volunteers while competing for the biggest fish.
Four Lakes Forest Preserve
10207 Fish Hatchery Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063
June 22, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.
Butterfly Hike
Presented by Alan Branhagen, Executive Director, Natural Land Institute
Take a hike through the prairie at Kieselburg Forest Preserve, a site known for the many butterflies it attracts, with Alan Branhagen, NLI’s Executive Director! Alan will point out the butterflies seen along the way and discuss the importance of protecting their habitat.
Kieselburg Forest Preserve
5801 Swanson Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
June 19, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Preserve Pop Up
with Rockford Public Library
Join us for the first Preserve Pop Up of the season! FPWC staff will be on hand to share about all that the Forest Preserves have to offer, and Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library will be on site with their extensive collections! No RSVP is necessary for this drop-in program.
Headquarters Forest Preserve
5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford IL, 61103
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