Community Calendar

Kinnikinnick Creek Nature Preserve needs you! Join the Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves, the Peregrines of Rock River Valley, and the Boone County Conservation District for our Eco-Stewardship Volunteer Kick-off Event to help save the Oak Woodlands!

By joining us for the Kick-Off event and future Eco-Stewardship volunteer workdays you can:

-Explore and restore this beautiful bluff ecosystem
-Make cool friends & build community
-Revive biodiversity for an ancient oak savanna
-Learn about ecology & stewardship
-Make a meaningful difference for the Earth!

No experience is necessary! We provide the tools and instruction; you provide the energy!

Please bring a full water bottle and wear clothes and sturdy shoes you can work in. We recommend avoiding synthetic outerwear, as it can get snagged or burned by the brush fire.

When arriving, follow the signs for parking. If you have accessibility needs, please let us know.

Want to help us organize? Please email us at peregrinesrrv@friendsilnature.org.

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/5rwye5SEABdsGiJPA

When the time comes to choose a Medicare plan or review your existing coverage the options can become overwhelming. This workshop presented by Jane Sanchez of Aegis Resources, Inc. will provide critical information about the various Medicare plans.

One of the earliest signs of spring is an unusual plant called the Skunk Cabbage! Join a Boone County Conservation District environmental educator to search for this first spring wildflower at one of their conservation sites, Tuttle Clarkson Natural Area. Dress appropriately for the weather and potentially muddy/wet conditions. Be prepared for instances of hiking off trail. Registration is required.

Join the Boone County Conservation District for a morning of giving back to nature as we put our efforts towards clearing brush and removing invasive species from our native habitats. No experience is necessary - instruction and tools are provided.
Make sure to wear clothing and shoes that are sturdy and are acceptable for outdoor work.

Join Severson Dells for this free, fun casual walking club. We'll stroll at a gentle pace and pause to take in whatever beauty we find.

Join us for this new gathering at Woodstock Public Library as we enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and discuss a new program topic with a guest speaker every month. Free to attend, but advance registration is required.

February 26 - New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment with the Alzheimer’s Association
March 26 - Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention with the Illinois Comptroller’s Office
April 30 - Fall Prevention with Smith Physical Therapy+ of Crystal Lake
May 28 - Mental Health in Older Adults with NAMI of McHenry County
June 25 - Discount and Ride Free Programs with RTA

Join Severson Dells Nature Center for nature walk and participate in community driven science while learning about seasonal wildlife and plants.

Join Severson Dells for this free, fun casual walking club. We'll stroll at a gentle pace and pause to take in whatever beauty we find.

Join us for this new gathering at Woodstock Public Library as we enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and discuss a new program topic with a guest speaker every month. Free to attend, but advance registration is required.

February 26 - New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment with the Alzheimer’s Association
March 26 - Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention with the Illinois Comptroller’s Office
April 30 - Fall Prevention with Smith Physical Therapy+ of Crystal Lake
May 28 - Mental Health in Older Adults with NAMI of McHenry County
June 25 - Discount and Ride Free Programs with RTA

Explore under the light of the Flower Moon on a hike to see various blooming wildflowers. Ages 8 and up. Registration required