EVENTS | Starved Rock Hikers

PARK EVENTS

Discover engaging and free nature/history themed events!

All events are hosted by the Starved Rock Foundation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

National Trails Day

The first Saturday of June is National Trails Day!

Date

Time of Day

Jun 3, 2023

Morning

Preregistration?

Goat Yoga in the Great Outdoors

Surrounded by lush gardens and tall trees, this is a good yoga day not to be missed. It's gonna be a great day

Date

Time of Day

Jun 4, 2023

Afternoon

Yes

Preregistration?

Pond Life-Life Under the Surface

Discover the world of our lesser-known amphibians the salamanders through a storybook, crafts, activities, and a short hike.

Date

Time of Day

Jun 13, 2023

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

P is for Prairie-Food chains in the tallgrass

What is a prairie? What kinds of plants and animals call the prairie home? Find out when you join our park naturalists for an educational storybook on the prairie followed by a craft, game, and time visiting our prairie garden!

Date

Time of Day

Jul 8, 2023

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

Happy Little Sunflowers, acrylic on canvas, art in the park

Registration will open on 6/9/23

Date

Time of Day

Jul 9, 2023

Afternoon

Yes

Preregistration?

Junior Ranger Day

Family event with outdoor activity stations based on our popular Junior Ranger program and careers in the outdoors!

Date

Time of Day

Jul 29, 2023

Morning

Preregistration?

All events are hosted by the Starved Rock Foundation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Please note that each event requiring registration online opens exactly 1 month before.