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March 22nd, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Howl at the Moon Hike with Deputy Tim Speer

This hike was rescheduled from the original date of March 9th, 2023.

This event is FREE! All ages welcome.

 

Space is limited, so please register in advance. 

NOTICE: This event is full. Thank you for your interest in attending, the next Howl at the Moon Hike is 7/3/2023. If any spots open for this event, registration will be available.

Funderburg Forest Preserve4551 S. Meridian Road, Rockford IL, 61102

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April 13th, 2023 | 6:30 pm

Community Science Training - Bumblebee Monitors

This program is great for anyone who appreciates pollinators, wildflowers, and spending time outside! This training will teach you everything you need to know to contribute important information to University of Illinois Beespotter program & help save the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee from extinction.

This virtual training is FREE! Please register in advance. 

Virtual Community Science Training
Meeting link will be sent upon registration.

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March 23rd, 2023 | 6:30 pm

Community Science Training - Budburst Monitors

This program is great for anyone who appreciates plants, flowers, & the changing of seasons! This training will teach you everything you need to know to contribute important information to Budburst, a nation-wide research project.

This virtual training is FREE! Please register in advance. 

Virtual Community Science Training
Meeting link will be sent upon registration.

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May 4th, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Howl at the Moon Hike with Deputy Tim Speer

Experience the sights and sounds of the forest preserves with a night hike guided by FPWC Deputy Tim Speer! We will hike a 2.25 mile loop through prairie and woodlands. We will end our hike with a campfire and roasted s'mores!

This event is FREE! All ages welcome. Space is limited, so please register in advance. 

NOTICE: This event is full. Thank you for your interest in attending, the next Howl at the Moon Hike is 7/3/2023. If any spots open for this event, registration will be available.

Sugar River Alder Forest Preserve
10255 Haas Road, Shirland, IL 61079

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April 6th, 2023 | 6:30 pm

Community Science Training - Bat Monitors

This program is great for anyone who appreciates bats, night-time hikes, & amazing apps! You will learn everything you need to know to contribute important information to our land restoration work at the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County.

This virtual training is FREE! Please register in advance. 

Virtual Community Science Training
Meeting link will be sent upon registration.

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