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 welcome! Fee $5 per person, includes skis, polls and boots Ages : 8 years and up Call 815-234-8535 to register or email us at info@byronforestpreserve.com
Join us for an early morning winter hike at one of our beautiful preserves. Bald Hill will be gorgeous in the morning light, and we are likely to spot a lot of wildlife. We will NOT walk to the Big Tree Champion, but up and along the “bald” ridge to some amazing views of the […]
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 welcome! Fee $5 per person, includes skis, polls and boots Ages : 8 years and up Call 815-234-8535 to register or email us at info@byronforestpreserve.com
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 welcome! Fee $5 per person, includes skis, polls and boots Ages : 8 years and up Call 815-234-8535 to register or email us at info@byronforestpreserve.com
Coyotes must be one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and for some wild beauty. There are many stories about coyotes and some circles believe them to be the jokester of the wild. Come and learn more about this incredible animal, and what […]
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 everyone is welcome.
Registration for our 2023-24 school year. February 6-10 - Current Students and Siblings February 13-17 - Byron Residents February 21 - Open Registration PRESCHOOL RATES: M/W/F $1,350/9 months ($150/month) T/Th $1,125/9 months ($125/month) Call 815-234-8535 for more info!
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 welcome! Ages : 8 years and older Min/Max : 5-20 Call 815-234-8535 to register
Join us for a winter hike on the prairie and some hot cocoa! This hike is part of the 815 Outside series; partners include the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, Natural Land Institute, Severson Dells Nature Center, Nature at the Confluence, and Rockford Park District. Bring a travel mug to take your cocoa on the […]
This is a wonderful preserve to hike in winter! We’ll walk the 2 mile, fairly easy loop that follows Mill Creek, and look for beavers, birds, and other native wildlife. 8 years and older for this program please. Call 815-234-8535 to register by 4 pm. on Friday 2/17.
Learn about our indigenous relatives, their ancestral homelands, and the survival of their traditional way of life. Topics will include the Ojibwa language, discussion of indigenous people living in the surrounding area, storytelling, and more. You don't have to register for this event, all ages are welcome.
