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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an early morning winter hike at one of our beautiful preserves. Bald Hill will be gorgeous in the morning light, and we are likely to spot a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coyotes must be one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and for some wild beauty. There are many […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a winter hike on the prairie and some hot cocoa! This hike is part of the 815 Outside series; partners include the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, […]
This is a wonderful preserve to hike in winter! We’ll walk the 2 mile, fairly easy loop that follows Mill Creek, and look for beavers, birds, and other native wildlife. […]
Learn about our indigenous relatives, their ancestral homelands, and the survival of their traditional way of life. Topics will include the Ojibwa language, discussion of indigenous people living in the surrounding […]
Parents, looking something to do with your children on a day off school? Bring your students to the Jarrett Prairie Center to learn about paleontologists and how they work. Guide […]
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 […]
Not quite a Physics Day and not quite Makerspace, but somewhere between. We’ll have stations to build (and take home) projects from catapults to cars, and have stations to balance, […]
Not quite a Physics Day and not quite Makerspace, but somewhere between. We’ll have stations to build (and take home) projects from catapults to cars, and have stations to balance, […]
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 […]
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 […]
This lecture will focus on how agriculture and animals interact with the local environment and public health. Dr. Pearson is a professor and veterinarian from University of Illinois-Champaign, where she […]
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 […]