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Beekeeping Workshops
Beekeeping Workshops
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.
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Junior Ranger Program – Archaeology
Junior Ranger Program – Archaeology
Parents, looking something to do with your children on a day off school? Bring your students to the Jarrett Prairie Center to learn about archaeologists and their jobs. Guide them through the stations and hunt for artifacts in a trash can and learn about soil levels and artifacts. Take a guided hike to learn about […]
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Homeschool Program – Winter Science
Homeschool Program – Winter Science
We’ll have a little bit of everything as far as science—weather, astronomy, biology, ecology, physics, and chemistry. Let’s explore heat in our atmosphere, how and why winter happens, how animals and plants deal with seasonal changes, and how and why some spots are warmer or colder than others. Ages : 6-13 years old Fee : […]
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Homeschool Program – Winter Science
Homeschool Program – Winter Science
We’ll have a little bit of everything as far as science—weather, astronomy, biology, ecology, physics, and chemistry. Let’s explore heat in our atmosphere, how and why winter happens, how animals and plants deal with seasonal changes, and how and why some spots are warmer or colder than others. Ages : 6-13 years old Fee : […]
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Winter Survival Hike at the Jarrett Prairie Center
Winter Survival Hike at the Jarrett Prairie Center
We’ll take a hike and learn about some of the natural resources that can be found in winter that provide shelter, fire, and food. We will also collect materials to make a fire drill and practice starting a fire. We’ll warm up with “prairie tea” and hot cocoa. Dress for the weather! All families are […]
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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BFPD Board Meeting
BFPD Board Meeting
The Byron Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners' regular monthly meeting is open to the public.
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
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
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Watercolor Painting Workshop
Watercolor Painting Workshop
We’ll learn the basics of water colors, and make several small paintings to take home. After some practice, we’ll move on to a larger piece following an easy tutorial. All materials and supplies included. Call 815-234-8535 to register for this program, all ages are welcome.
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Winter Sunset Hike
Winter Sunset Hike
Join us for a winter hike on the prairie as the sun gets low—we hope to see deer and other wildlife, and will be hiking near the coyote dens. This one mile trail has some elevation changes, but nothing too difficult. Dress for the weather! All are welcome for this program Please call 815-234-8535 to […]
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Wet Felting Workshop
Wet Felting Workshop
Learn how to make a vase, bowl, or other decorative object using wool and a wet felting technique. You may make one or more projects to keep during this workshop. All materials and equipment are provided. Call 815-234-8535 to register for this program, all ages are welcome.
Winter Full Moon Night Hike
Winter Full Moon Night Hike
The moon will be (nearly) full for this hike on the south trails of the Jarrett Prairie. We’ll have a great view of the night sky, and of course our Weiskopf Observatory will also be open, so you can visit before or after the hike. All are welcome for this program. Please call 815-234-8535 to […]
