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Come on out for Sledding, Cross-Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing when we have at least 4 inches of snow. We have sleds, skis, and snowshoes available for rental.

Program Description: Beginner friendly, especially if you just want to try it! Meet at the Jarrett Center to get ski equipment, then drive to the Nardi entrance. After a brief […]

Preschool Registration for current students and siblings.  M/W/F 4-5 years old $125 per month T/TH 3-4 years old  $105 per month   Call 815-234-8535 for more information    

Program Description: Beginner friendly! Meet at the Jarrett Center to get ski equipment, then drive to the Barrick Preserve (Tower and Oak Grove Roads). We will ski a gorgeous two […]

Program Description: Enjoy a two mile hike on our Mill Creek Loop at the Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve (Tower and Oak Grove Roads). We will look for animals and tracks, […]

Preschool Registration for Byron Residents only.  M/W/F 4-5 years old $125 per month T/TH 3-4 years old  $105 per month   Call 815-234-8535 for more information  

Program Description: Meet at our Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve for a nice 3-4 mile hike along the creek and through the woods and prairie of this beautiful property. This […]

  Peggy Doty, Environmental and Energy Educator, University of Illinois Extension will talk about feral swine, also known as Eurasian boar or feral hogs.  These invasive animals are not native […]

  Join us for our first beekeeping workshop of 2021. The topic will be (Equipment needs and assembly of new equipment. Why didn't my bees survive the winter. Time to […]