We’ll learn about some winter constellations and how you can use them to find north. We’ll be inside the Jarrett Center to start, then we’ll walk the paved (possibly snowy) 1/8 mile Roundabout Trail for about 20-30 minutes, then head to the Observatory for hot cocoa. You may also stay and look through the telescope […]
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.
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
Bring your family out for a yummy breakfast and learn about how we make our maple syrup! The evaporator will be running, and staff will be there for free tours and to answer questions. Explore the pioneer farm and learn about early farms in Illinois, how settlers learned to make sap from the Native Americans, […]
The Byron Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners' regular monthly meeting is open to the public.
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
We’ll take what we experimented with and learned last month and apply it to nature. Tree branches, insect exoskeletons, and shells can all teach us about how things move and work. We’ll explore the engineering of living things with lots of hands on activities. Ages : 6-13 Years Old Fee : $10 per child due […]
We’ll take what we experimented with and learned last month and apply it to nature. Tree branches, insect exoskeletons, and shells can all teach us about how things move and work. We’ll explore the engineering of living things with lots of hands on activities. Ages : 6-13 Years Old Fee : $10 per child due […]
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
Spring Break Friday
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 kids, bring a basket or bag and let the kids run and have some fun!
