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Events:
June 6, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Kilbuck Bluffs Restoration Work Day
Join FPWC Volunteer Site Steward Kevin Triner in restoring one of our oldest forest preserves, Kilbuck Bluffs! The focus of this work day will be removing invasive honeysuckle from a project area. Please wear long sleeve shirts, full-length pants, and sturdy shoes.
Click here to view a map of the program location.
Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve
Fort Chartres Shelterhouse parking lot
3061 South Bend Road, Rockford, IL 61109
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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