EARTH DAY VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP Wednesday, Apr 22 Join Forest Preserve staff to give a hand to nature on Earth Day by removing invasive plants. Learn More
CITY NATURE CHALLENGE Friday, Apr 24 Join the first Central Illinois City Nature Challenge! Help us showcase Central Illinois' underrated biodiversity in a... Learn More
CITY NATURE CHALLENGE GUIDED HIKE Saturday, Apr 25 Meet at the parking lot of Sangamon River Forest Preserve for a guided hike with experienced naturalists through the woodland,... Learn More
POP UP: GARDEN SPEAKER SERIES: BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR Friday, May 1 Gardens and Trails Supervisor at the Champaign County Forest Preserves, Stephanie Workman, will guide us through the vibrant gardens and... Learn More
OUTSIDE IN CHAMPAIGN FORESTS: LAKE OF THE WOODS Saturday, May 9 Partnering with Uniting Pride of Champaign County, our monthly hikes welcome queer-identifying individuals and allies who share a love... Learn More
Upper Sangamon River Conservancy's Sangamon River Showcase Saturday, May 9 Join the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy (USRC) for a fun, hands-on day celebrating the Sangamon River! Learn More
HISTORICAL GAMES: PASTIMES TO PLAYTIME Saturday, May 9 Stop by and try your hand at some historical children’s games! Learn More
GROWING UP IN THE PRESERVES: SPRING FLOWERS Tuesday, May 12 During this session, we will explore the beauty, purpose, and amazing diversity of native wildflowers. Learn More
BIRD MIST NETTING DEMONSTRATION Saturday, May 16 Get a close look at local birds during this live mist netting and bird banding demonstration. Learn More