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June 3rd, 2023 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Walk With U - Guided Walk

Join a health care professional from UW Health for a fun guided walk at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve! Spending time outdoors can improve memory, fight depression, lower blood pressure, and much more!

This program is brought to you in partnership with FPWC, UW Health, and UICM.

This event is FREE and open to all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Oak Ridge Forest Preserve
8322 Blomberg Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016

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June 17th, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

R.E.A.P Volunteer Work Day

R.E.A.P (Restoration. Education. Appreciation. Preservation) Volunteer Work Days are your chance to nurture nature!

Our natural resource experts offer hands-on ecological restoration training, such as invasive plant removal and native seed collection, plus enriching conservation activities when our work is done.

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Please register below.

J. Norman Jensen Forest Preserve
14400 S. Bluff, Rockton, IL 61072

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June 10th, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hooked on Fun! Kid's Fishing Derby

It's that time of year again! Hooked on Fun Kid's Fishing Derby is a great opportunity to introduce your kids to fishing in a safe & controlled environment. Bait is provided - please bring your own poles, we will have a limited number of loaner poles available.

There will be participant prizes & a big fish trophy!

This event is FREE and open kids ages 3 to 16 years old.

Four Lakes Forest Preserve
10207 Fish Hatchery Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063

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July 3rd, 2023 | Time TBD

Howl at the Moon Night Hike

Join retired FPWC Deputy Tim Speer for a fun night hike at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. Experience the preserves at night, listen for nocturnal wildlife, and enjoy s'mores!

This event is FREE and open to all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome. Please meet at the parking lot near Indian Spring shelterhouse.

Please register below.

Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve
5360 Mulford Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016

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June 13th, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

FPWC Guided Hike

Join our FPWC Natural Resource staff on a fun and educational guided hike at Colored Sands Forest Preserve! We will look for wildflowers, wildlife, and learn about the native flora and fauna! This hike will consist of a moderate 2 miles.

This event is FREE and open to all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome. Please meet at the parking lot at the Sand Bluff Bird Observatory.

Please register below.

Colored Sands Forest Preserve
10602 Haas Road, Rockton, IL 61024

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July 8th, 2023 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Walk With U - Guided Walk

Join a health care professional from UW Health for a fun guided walk at Deer Run Forest Preserve! Spending time outdoors can improve memory, fight depression, lower blood pressure, and much more!

This program is brought to you in partnership with FPWC, UW Health, and UICM.

This event is FREE and open to all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Deer Run Forest Preserve
5691 River Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016

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