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!
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.
The Byron Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners' regular monthly meeting is open to the public.
What is Sprout? Celebrate earth dat with an ecofriendly market & expo! Visit with 30+ vendors featuring eco-friendly products, handmade items and original artwork inspired by our earth and nature, and learn about "green" living and caring for the planet. All are welcome and there is no charge to enter the event. We will have […]
Join us with the “Master Facilitator of Fun,” Mr. Steve! He has been entertaining kids and families for more than 31 years. His show is audience driven and highly interactive. You may even get one of the prizes that he throws out to the audience during the show! It will be a great day to […]
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 tops of trees? How do animals chew through hard shells and dig through rocks? We’ll talk about the physics and engineering that nature can show […]
