October's topic (Over-wintering review for healthy bees and checking mite load)     You don’t have to register for these workshops, everyone is welcome.    

Fall colors will be on the wane, but still beautiful for this short hike out to the Biggest Tree in Illinois. The views at the top of the trail are amazing! Ages :   All are welcome You can choose the time that you would like to come see the tree, morning 9-10am or afternoon 12-1pm. […]

  Come over and enjoy one of our favorite events this fall.  We will have a free customer appreciation hotdog lunch, family friendly hayrides, live owl & hawk shows, pumpkin painting, native American tools, weapons and skills demonstrations. New Byron Park District outdoor games for a small fee, apple slingshot, kids crafts. Ice cream truck […]

  Stop by to view the rings of Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter and up close details of these planets. Drop in anytime during the three hours program. No advance registration is required. This program will be cancelled if the skies are cloudy.  Please call 815-234-8535 ext. 216 for viewing conditions.

Geocaching is a gps-based scavenger hunt; there are millions of geocaches hidden worldwide! For this event, geocachers come together for a social visit, games, treats, and prizes. If you have never been geocaching before, this is a great opportunity to meet the locals and get some questions answered! New geocaches will be placed for this […]