May 2015
Wildflower Walkabout – Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve
Severson Dells Nature Center/Natural Land Institute Wildflower Walkabout - Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve Tuesday, May 12 6:00 p.m. Dave Kostka of Angelic Organics Learning Center will take us on a tour of the Pecatonica Wetlands Preserve, which includes river edge floodplain forest, oxbow pond marshes and upland forest along the Pecatonica River. The site has outstanding spring flora and birdlife. Dave will help us identify frogs on this walk from their calls. Pecatonica Wetlands may be accessed just north of Pecatonica…
Find out more »November 2015
Looking for Color Series
Tuesday, November 10, 2015- Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve (This hike will start at 9:00 a.m.) 5750 Best Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063 Join Severson Dells Biologist/Educator Greg Keilback for an exploration of changes through the fall. These rambling hikes will be of moderate difficulty both because of terrain and Greg’s relentless enthusiasm for sharing his passion for getting outside! Please dress for the weather and you MUST call in advance to register for the FREE guided hikes through SEVEN different forest…
Find out more »October 2017
Nurture Nature at a R.E.A.P. Volunteer Workday*
Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve (4550 N. Pecatonica Road, Pecatonica) This preserve along the Pecatonica River is made up of 1,048 acres of flood-plain forest, oxbow pond marshes and upland forest, boasting outstanding spring flora and birdlife. Today volunteers will collect native prairie seed and remove invasive brush. Afterwards, we'll be treated to a Guided Waterfowl Hike! RSVP HERE! Proper off-trail outdoor workday attire recommended - long pants, long sleeves & sturdy, waterproof shoes or boots (no sandals/flip flops, please) Parent/Guardian…
Find out more »July 2020
R.E.A.P. Volunteer Workday (Restoration.Education.Appreciation.Preservation.)
Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve (5750 Best Road, Pecatonica-Meet at Arrowhead Shelter) THE JULY 18TH VOLUNTEER WORKDAY IS CANCELED DUE TO THE HIGH HEAT/HUMIDITY PREDICTED Pecatonica Wetlands is made up of 1,048 acres of flood-plain forest, oxbow ponds, marshes and upland forest along the Pecatonica River. The site has outstanding spring flora and birdlife. Today R.E.A.P. Volunteers will collect native seeds and remove invasive brush. When our work is done, we’ll canoe around the oxbow looking for frogs, turtles, dragonflies and…
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