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.

Registration Opens - Kids Art in the Park (5/5/24)

Registration opens for Kids Art in the Park - A fun day of sketching led by art teacher Georgia Braun.

Date

Time of Day

Apr 5, 2024

All day

Yes

Preregistration?

Starved Rock Stewardship Saturday - Community Trail Clean-Up

Keep Starved Rock clean! Bring friends, family, or yourself out to the park and help keep our park green. Pickers/garbage bags provided.

Date

Time of Day

Apr 20, 2024

Morning

Preregistration?

Kids Art in the Park Workshop - Nature Sketching

A fun day of sketching led by art teacher Georgia Braun. For children ages 10-17.

Date

Time of Day

May 5, 2024

Afternoon

Yes

Preregistration?

Underground Railroad/Abolitionist Movement in LaSalle County

Professor Jeanne McDonald from Waubonsee Community College will present on the underground railroad and abolitionist movement that occurred in LaSalle County in the 19th century.

Date

Time of Day

Jun 2, 2024

Afternoon

Preregistration?

Starved Rock Saplings Story Time - Wetland Wonders

Story-time for children will be on a discovery of animals that live in wetlands. A craft and short hike to Illinois River or canyon creek will follow. For children ages 3-10.

Date

Time of Day

Jun 8, 2024

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

Registration Opens - Art in the Park Workshop (7/14/24)

Join Natural Resource Coordinator Lisa Sons for a fun and informative acrylic painting workshop on the Ruby Throated Hummingbird.

Date

Time of Day

Jun 14, 2024

All Day

Yes

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.