Forest Fest
October 4, 10 am-1 pm
Join us for our open house style event of the year! Forest Fest is a celebration of the fall season and all of the changes in nature. Explore educational activities with our partner booths, take a tram tour, play games, and more! While admission is free for this event, tickets can be purchased for select activities, such as face painting and interpreter led hikes. All ticket proceeds go directly back into purchasing program supplies, supporting our stewardship team, and assisting with our mission of education, restoration, and preservation.
Some of the fun activities will include:
- Fall migration games
- S’mores station
- Itty Bitty Zone (activities for under age 6)
- Guided bird and tree hikes
- Tram tours
- Education stations
- Carnival style games
- Food trucks
- …and more!
Food Vendors Include:
Jewel Ice Cream
Enjoy hand scooped ice cream.
Momma's House Treats & Eats
Enjoy tacos, sandwiches, and more!
Our Partners for this Event are:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Our friends at USACE will bring information about owl pellets.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Our friends at IDNR will bring information about Urban Fishing.
Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders
Learn about banding songbirds in Illinois
McCully Heritage Project
Our friends at McCully will bring compass activities.
U of I Extension Office
Master Naturalists will bring fun activities about pollinators.
Riverbend Astronomy Association
Our friends with the Riverbend Astronomy Association will teach us about the sun and other objects in space.
NGRREC
NGRREC will bring fun activities about frogs and birds!
Wild Ones - SW IL Chapter
Wild Ones will provides seeds and information about native plants.
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Enjoy putting together a candy timeline of history!