Elkhorn Creek Stewardship, Black Oak Savanna, 8-10 am
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, about 3 miles SW of Forreston in SE corner of West Grove and Freeport Rd. There are no restrooms. Leaders: Pam
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July 2025
Elkhorn Creek Stewardship, Sandy Slope, 7-9 am
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, about 3 miles SW of Forreston in SE corner of West Grove and Freeport Rd. There are no restrooms. Leader: Anita Nienhuis, phone 815-443-2401
Elkhorn Creek Stewardship, Jim’s Hill, 7-9 am
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, about 3 miles SW of Forreston in SE corner of West Grove and Freeport Rd. There are no restrooms. Leader: Teresa Smith, 815-238-3963
Elkhorn Creek Stewardship, Goats N Roses, 7-9 am
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, about 3 miles SW of Forreston in SE corner of West Grove and Freeport Rd. There are no restrooms. Leader: Mary Blackmore, phone 815-938-3204.
Screech Owl Campfire, Elkhorn Creek, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Screech Owl Campfire at our Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve at 7:30 p.m. After a stroll to observe bird and blooms, the campfire will start at 8:00 p.m., with s’mores provided. This is typically a good time of the summer to hear our resident Screech Owls. Bring a lawn chair, flashlight, insect repellent and, if desired, water. […]
Elkhorn Creek Stewardship, Lower West Planting, 7-9 am
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, about 3 miles SW of Forreston in SE corner of West Grove and Freeport Rd. There are no restrooms. Leader: Mary Blackmore, phone: 815-938-3204.
Elkhorn Creek Stewardship, Upper Planting & Trail Prep, 7-9 am
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve, about 3 miles SW of Forreston in SE corner of West Grove and Freeport Rd. There are no restrooms. Leader: Mary Blackmore, phone: 815-938-3204.
Annual Butterfly Festival, Elkhorn Creek, 1-5 pm
Join us for a fun, informative family friendly afternoon as we explore the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve for the many butterflies that are found there. From 1-5 p.m. participants may join guided butterfly tours or look on their own for those winged beauties. Tours will begin at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. “Illinois Butterflies […]
Silver Creek Stewardship, 7-9 am
Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve is about 2 miles south of Leaf River in the southwest corner of the intersection of Leaf River Rd. and West Grove Rd. Parking is off of Leaf River Rd. about ¼ mile south of the intersection (S. Main St. crossing HWY 72 in Leaf River becomes Leaf River Rd.) There […]
Silver Creek Stewardship, 7-9 am
Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve is about 2 miles south of Leaf River in the southwest corner of the intersection of Leaf River Rd. and West Grove Rd. Parking is off of Leaf River Rd. about ¼ mile south of the intersection (S. Main St. crossing HWY 72 in Leaf River becomes Leaf River Rd.) There […]
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