• Junior Ranger Day at Starved Rock

    Starved Rock State Park 2668 East 873 Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Bring the whole family out to Junior Ranger Day to enjoy free and fun activities including archery, scavenger hunts, nature education and more!Return to the Visitor Center at 12 p.m. for the official badge presentation by one of our very own Conservation Police Officers and Sadie the

  • 2023 Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest

    Pullman Labor Day Parade 10800 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, United States

    The new location will highlight our city’s history as the “Hometown of the American Labor Movement” and offer new activities at Eddie Fest PARADE: Step-off at noon from 108th St. & Cottage Grove Ave. to 113th St. EDDIE FEST: Immediately following parade from 1-6 p.m. at Arcade Park and

  • History of the I&M Canal

    Morris Municipal Building 700 N. Division, Morris, United States

      Join the Grundy County Historical Society & Museum with their first program for the year at the Morris Municipal Building. Jill Jackson with the Department of Natural Resources will be talking about the history of the I&M Canal and will also provide an update on the

  • 24th Annual Baker Lake Fishing Exposition

    Baker Lake 2700 Airport Rd., Peru, IL, United States

    Children learn how to fish safely, tie knots, identify fish and reptiles, cast, and most importantly, they see the community cares for them. All participants also enjoy a free lunch and giveaways. Fishing is a sport they can participate in and enjoy for the rest of their

  • Starved Rock Saplings Storytime: 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Fish in the River

    Starved Rock State Park One Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL, United States

    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban Fishing program will join the sapling group at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, and teach younger participants how to fish.