NLI will hold our annual OAKtober Hike on Sat., Oct. 25, 2025. Because October is “Oak Awareness Month” in Illinois, We invite the community to celebrate with us by attending this event and to learn about the importance of oak trees. Oaks have played an important part...
Take a hike through the prairie at Kieselburg Forest Preserve, a site known for the many butterflies it attracts, with Alan Branhagen, NLI’s Executive Director! Alan will point out the butterflies seen along the way and discuss the importance of protecting their...
Celebrate the annual return of the American White Pelicans and other migrating birds to the Rock River. A free family friendly event in downtown Rockton, Ill. and at nearby Nygren Wetland Preserve (starting at the wildlife overlook, 3714 W. Rockton Rd.) Together,...
October is OAKtober – OAK Awareness Month in Illinois Natural Land Institute invites you to celebrate OAKtober with them by taking a tour of Burr Oak Valley Nature Preserve, a private natural area owend by NLI, on Sat., Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. There are only a few...
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