Jun 18 Tuesday
Become a community scientist by joining our staff in monitoring our monarch population. Drop in on Tuesdays at 4:00pm for a walk through a prairie where we practice protocol from the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Program. All ages welcome, no prior experience necessary. This series is free and there is no registration.
Jun 21 Friday
Our summer story time with the South Beloit Public Library returns! Join us on Friday mornings or Sunday afternoons for reading and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 3-5, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends to help build nature vocabulary, as well as Spanish and American Sign Language vocabulary.
Each Friday is a new nature theme, and the theme is repeated on Sundays. Please register once for the series, and you join us for as many story times as you are able.
Thanks to support from the Judith H. Adams Fund for the purpose of nature literacy, you can use the coupon code story2024 to receive free admission to this program!
Jun 22 Saturday
Community picnic and fundraiser for Pegasus Special Riders. Pegasus Special Riders, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides children and adults with special needs an activity that is both therapeutic and fun, in a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment. Each client’s weekly lesson includes both riding and care of the horse, so a relationship can develop between the person and the animal.
Jun 23 Sunday
Jun 25 Tuesday
Jun 27 Thursday
Enjoy an evening together around the campfire while eating snacks and listening to Jim May performing some of his famous expressive and descriptive stories. All ages. Copies of Jim’s books and CDs will be available to purchase following the event. Event provided in partnership with McHenry County Conservation District. Limited seating is available. Please bring your own folding chairs. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. To sign up, fill out the form at: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/campfire-stories-with-jim-may/
Jun 28 Friday
Perfect Game, a renowned baseball and softball organization, is set to bring exciting tournament events to Beloit, Wisconsin this summer. The Beloit events, specifically tailored for youth participants, provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for young baseball athletes to showcase their skills and passion for the game.
The tournaments in Beloit are scheduled to take place on June 14-17, June 28-July 1, and July 19-22. These tournaments will be at premier venues significant to Beloit, including the YMCA Youth Sports Complex, ABC Supply Stadium, and Pohlman Field. This tournament will take place at the Stateline Family YMCA Sports Complex and Pohlman Field.
Perfect Game’s reputation for organizing top-tier events and attracting talented athletes ensures that the Beloit tournaments will be a must-attend for players, coaches, and fans. Baseball teams are encouraged to sign up to participate.
For more information, please visit: https://visitbeloit.com/perfectgame/
Jun 29 Saturday
Join the Hinckley Festival Association in Hinckley on June 29, 2024, for the 2024 Good Time for All Festival. Enjoy a day full of music, outdoor activities, food, fun, and fireworks for all!
Hinckley, Illinois is a community with a rich history and a vibrant present. A beautiful mosaic mural was recently added to our downtown with the design and instruction of artist, Danielle Casali. The mural showcases pieces of the farming town’s history and comes together with a quote in the middle: “… and a good time was had by all.” With the mural in mind, the annual Hinckley Fireworks Festival has been rebranded as the Good Time for All Festival. The festival would not be possible without donations, supporters, and volunteers. If you’d like to support the festival, visit their Facebook page for ways to buy tickets for the raffle that will be drawn live that night for 1 year of free gas (plus 12 other prizes of gas gift cards)!!
Located under 30 minutes from the DeKalb, Elburn, Aurora, Yorkville, and Batavia areas, we hope you will make your way to Hinckley on June 29th for a good time! Check our Facebook page for a schedule and list of activities as the date approaches.