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Events:
May 16, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
REAP Day: Bluebell Seed Collection
with Illinois Extension
Enjoy an educational hike about the spring ephemerals found at Deer Run Forest Preserve before helping collect bluebell seeds for our greenhouse! Participants are welcome to take some seeds home with them at the end of the program!
Participants should plan to hike 1-1.5 miles on mowed trails (some incline/decline).
This program is free to attend, and pre-registration is requested.
Photo credit: @Moonlit Meadow
Deer Run Forest Preserve
5691 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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May 20, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wildflower Walkabout: Colored Sands Forest Preserve
with Wild Roots Nature Center
Join Wild Roots Nature Center and FPWC Natural Resources staff for an evening at birding and wildflower hotspot Colored Sands Forest Preserve! Known for its sandy soil, Colored Sands is a great spot to see wild lupines and a variety of milkweed species. Located on Haas Road in Shirland Illinois. Easy hiking.
Colored Sands Forest Preserve
10602 Haas Road, Rockton, IL 61072
June 13, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Hooked on Fun Kids' Fishing Derby
with Muskies, Inc. - Flatlanders Chapter
Introduce your kiddos to the outdoor fun of fishing at Hooked on Fun! Young anglers learn how to fish under the guidance of FPWC staff and Muskies, Inc. volunteers while competing for the biggest fish.
Highlights include:
- The first 100 kids receive a free rod and reel courtesy of Muskies, Inc. - Flatlanders Chapter!
- Free t-shirt for participating kids!
- Raffle drawings!
- Big fish trophy!
- Grilled hotdog lunch & s'mores provided by Winnebago County Sheriff's Office!
All bait provided. Limited loaner poles are also available​ (please bring your own if you can.)
Ages 3-16. Free drop-in event.
Four Lakes Forest Preserve
10207 Fish Hatchery Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063
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