EVENTS | Starved Rock Hikers 2/4

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.

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?

Ho-Chunk History, An Illinois Indigenous Tribe.

Gerald Savage will describe the origins of the Ho-Chunk Tribe, the removal of his tribe, relocations, current reservatio...

Date

Time of Day

Oct 11, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Leaf Peeping Hike with a Naturalist

Fall has arrived at Starved Rock State Park!

Date

Time of Day

Oct 17, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

Ghosts of Starved Rocks Past Guided Night Hike

Come join us at Starved Rock State Park for a spooky evening filled with tales of the park's haunted history.

Date

Time of Day

Oct 24, 2026

Evening

Yes

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.