If you want to learn the trails of our different preserves, join us for an easy to moderate hike on Wednesday evenings. Each hike will be approximately 2 miles. Meet in the parking lot of each preserve. Weather permitting.   

Other:

September 15 Jarrett Prairie Preserve: Four Hills and River Woods

September 22 Nardi Equine Prairie Preserve: Lupine Trail

September 29 Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve: Hall Creek Loop

October 6 Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve: Mill Creek Loop

October 13 Ripplinger-Gouker Preserve: Etnyre Loop plus Gouker Loop (Great fall hike with views of the Rock River Valley)

October 20 Bald Hill Prairie Preserve: Bald Hill Loop plus the Big Tree Trail

Ages :  13 years and older

Please meet at the parking lot at each preserve. You can find the address on our website for each location. 

You can also call 815-234-8535 to register and ask for directions.