The CASA Color Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K! Walk, jog or sprint - anything is fine so long as you have fun! Stick around after the race for music, snacks and water. Registration is $30 for ages 13+, $20 for ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sycamore/CASAColorRun.

Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb.

Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Peace in Nature Forest Therapy will lead this mindful walk and help you awaken your senses and connect with nature. No two walks are the same!

Registration is required, as space is limited. This program is open to ages 16 and up.

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring a water bottle, and wear sunscreen and bug spray if you require them. There are no restrooms on site, so please plan accordingly. You may also bring a small camp chair if you wish, as there will be some quiet time to sit during the walk.

In case of inclement weather, we will post a cancellation announcement on social media and email all registered participants.

This program is made possible through a partnership with the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board. Through leadership and funding, the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board supports access to high-quality behavioral healthcare services for the residents of DeKalb County. This program is also sponsored in part by the Rick Johns Memorial Fund.

For additional information or help with registration, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

Paperwork weighing you down? Drop it off at the Genoa Public Library during our annual shred event and be done with it. Forest City Shredding from Rockford will have their shred truck parked in the parking lot behind the library. Pull your car into the alley, pop your trunk, and a friendly face will help put your paperwork into a secure bin to be loaded into the shred truck. It's that easy! Feel confident as you drive off that your personal information will be handled in a secure manner.

No need to be a Genoa Public Library cardholder or a Genoa resident. This is a free service that is offered to all.

Please note that there is a 100 pounds of paper limit per person. Questions? Call the library at 815-784-2627.

Almost two dozen original paintings of flowers and trees by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford. This exhibit is in cooperation with Klehm Arboretums event - Garden Fair.

Happy National Trails Day!
To celebrate National Trails Day, join a BCCD environmental educator and bike park of the Long Prairie Trail*! We will start at the County Line Road Trail Head parking lot, stop in Capron for a break and a treat, and then head back. Total trip mileage is 4-5 miles. This program is perfect for families and those who want an introduction to the Long Prairie Trail, but all are welcome! Those that want a longer bike ride are welcome to join us and then continue along the path!

Registration is required. To register, email dgrelecki@bccdil.org or call 8155477935.
Bikes and equipment are NOT provided. Helmets are required.

*The Long Prairie Trail is a 14.2 mile multi-recreational path that spans east to west across northern Boone County.

Join Severson Dells Nature Center for these family-friendly, open-house style events. Each month will have a different nature theme full of hands-on, minds-on activities for guests of all ages to participate in. In June learn all about the magnificent star that keeps us all alive through experiments, sun printing and more.