Cross Country Skiing

Jarrett Prairie Preserve 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL

Snow and temperature permitting, we’ll get fitted for cross country skis and head out! We’ll decide on a direction and ski one or more trails at the Jarrett Prairie. Beginners […]

$5.00

Easter Egg Hunt

Jarrett Prairie Preserve 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL

SAVE THE DATE! The Byron Lions Club is hosting its annual 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 at the Byron Forest Preserve on Saturday, April 8, starting at 11 AM sharp! Pack-up the […]

Free

Beekeeping Workshop

Jarrett Prairie Preserve 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL

Join us for these great workshops regarding beekeeping. Learn all the trades and share ideas with other beekeepers. $2.00 per person and you don’t have to register for these classes […]

$2.00

BFPD Board Meeting

Jarrett Prairie Center 7993 N. River Rd., Byron, IL

The Byron Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners' regular monthly meeting is open to the public.

Homeschool Program – Physics on the Prairie

Jarrett Prairie Preserve 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL

As spring arrives, a lot of science is happening in the woods and prairie. How do soft leaves push through the dirt? How does water travel from underground to the […]

$10.00

Homeschool Program – Physics on the Prairie

Jarrett Prairie Preserve 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL

As spring arrives, a lot of science is happening in the woods and prairie. How do soft leaves push through the dirt? How does water travel from underground to the […]

$10.00

City Nature Challenge – Barrick Oaks Hike

Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve 3494 Oak Grove Rd, Byron, IL

As part of the City Nature Challenge, we will record birds, frogs, insects, plants, and other living things as we walk along the creek. We’ll also jump in and sample […]

Free

City Nature Challenge – Nardi Preserve Hike

Nardi Equine Preserve 6651 N River Rd, BYRON

As part of the City Nature Challenge, we will record birds, insects, plants, and other living things as we walk through the prairie to the oak savanna at this gorgeous […]

Free

City Nature Challenge – Jarrett Prairie Hike

Jarrett Prairie Preserve 7993 N River Rd, Byron, IL

Take part in the worldwide City Nature Challenge to record your observations of living things in nature. We are part of the Rock River Valley Team—last year 144 participants submitted […]

Free