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.

Bats in the Spotlight Program and Night Hike

Learn about the 13 bat species in Illinois and how they are studied.

Date

Time of Day

Aug 29, 2026

Evening

Yes

Preregistration?

Honoring the Hands That Built Our Parks: Holiday Hike

Join one of our park naturalists to celebrate Labor Day and those who built trails, buildings, and structures at the par...

Date

Time of Day

Sep 7, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

3 Hots and a Cot! The CCC at Starved Rock

Who were the Civilian Conservation Corps?

Date

Time of Day

Sep 12, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Engage with Nature: Bird Migration and Banding

Engage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration is your chance to get up close and personal with our feathered friends!

Date

Time of Day

Sep 19, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

A Historical Insight

The Matthiessen, Hegeler, and Carus Connection highlights the powerhouse that shaped LaSalle County’s economic and cultu...

Date

Time of Day

Sep 26, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Brew Your Own Bliss

Unleash the secrets of Illinois herbal teas and flavorful coffee.

Date

Time of Day

Oct 3, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

2026 EVENTS BROCHURE

Download the 2026 park events brochure by clicking on the .pdf file.

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.