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Events:
December 17, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.
December Guided Bird Hike
Join us for a free guided bird walk at Sugar River Alder Forest Preserve! FPWC Wildlife Biologist Liz will discuss bird identification, helpful birding technology, and nature journaling while the group searches for migratory species.
This hike is aimed at beginner birders. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Plan to hike 2-3 miles on mixed terrain (paved, grass, some incline/decline).
Photo credit: Pam Schultz
Sugar River Alder Forest Preserve
10255 Haas Road, Shirland, IL 61079
Please meet at the lot off of Haas Road
February 7, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.
Snowshoeing Excursion with Rocktown Adventures
Registration for this event is required.
Enjoy winter with a fun and unique outing in a beautiful setting as we
head out to Kieselburg Forest Preserve for a snowshoe hike with Rocktown Adventures!
This is a 1.5–2 hour adventure starting with basic instruction (how to put on and take off snowshoes, selecting the proper snowshoes, how to get up from a fall, selecting a comfortable stride for walking and stomping, and turning around). Limit 24 participants.
Kieselburg Forest Preserve
5801 Swanson Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
January 14, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.
January Guided Bird Hike
Join us for a free guided bird walk at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden! FPWC Wildlife Biologist Liz will discuss bird identification, helpful birding technology, and nature journaling while the group searches for winter residents.
This hike is aimed at beginner birders. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Plan to hike 2-3 miles on mixed terrain (paved, grass, some incline/decline).
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102
January 29, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.
Winter Tree & Shrub ID Hike
Identifying trees and shrubs in the winter can be daunting! In this walking program, you will learn how to use other parts of the tree like bark, fruits, leaf scars, and branching patterns to identify trees and woody plants even after they have lost their leaves.
Hononegah Forest Preserve
#80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL 61072
Please meet at the Towering Pines parking lot
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