Agencies
Services
Upcoming events and educational programs scheduled at William W. Powers SRA are listed below.
June Programming
Everyone Belongs Nature Festival | 9 am - 1 pm CT
Saturday, June 14th [Registration]
Held during Illinois’ Free Fishing Weekend, the festival is an opportunity for families to explore new activities without the need for licenses or prior experience. Food, music, and educational exhibits will round out the day, with the first 300 attendees receiving a free frisbee to encourage play and connection.
Junior Naturalist Series | 2 pm - 4 pm CT
Ages 8-11
Mammalogy (The Study of Mammals)
Wednesday, June 4th [Registration] and Sunday, June 22nd [Registration]
Entomology (The Study of Insects)
Wednesday, June 11th [Registration] and Sunday, June 29th [Registration]
Botany (The Study of Plants)
Wednesday, June 18th [Registration]
Mycology (The Study of Fungi)
Wednesday, June 25th [Registration]
"Passion is lifted from the earth itself by the muddy hands of the young; it travels along grass-stained sleeves to the heart." -Richard Louv
Wildflower Walk with a Naturalist | 2 pm - 3 pm CT
Thursday, June 26th [Registration]
Saturday, June 21th [Registration] and Saturday, June 28th [Registration]
July Programming
By-Request Group Programs Available
[Contact: olivia.schweikart@illinois.gov | Subject: Program Request]
Junior Naturalist Series | 2 pm - 4 pm CT
Ages 8-11
Mammalogy (The Study of Mammals)
Thursday, July 3rd [Registration] and Wednesday, July 30th [Registration]
Entomology (The Study of Insects)
Thursday, July 31st [Registration]
Botany (The Study of Plants)
Thursday, July 17th [Registration] and Saturday, July 26th [Registration]
Mycology (The Study of Fungi)
Thursday, July 24th [Registration]
"If we are going to save environentalism and the environemnt, we must also save an endangered indicator species: the child in nature." -Richard Louv
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HOWL! The History of Wolf Lake (Guided Walking Tour) | 2 pm - 4 pm CT
Friday, July 18th [Registration] and Friday, July 25th [Registration]
Sunday, July 20th [Registration] and Sunday, July 27th [Registration]
August Programming
By-Request Group Programs Available
[Contact: olivia.schweikart@illinois.gov | Subject: Program Request]
Junior Naturalist Series | 2 pm - 4 pm CT
Ages 8-11
Mammalogy (The Study of Mammals)
Friday, August 1st [Registration]
Entomology (The Study of Insects)
Saturday, August 3rd [Registration]
Botany (The Study of Plants)
Saturday, August 23rd [Registration]
Mycology (The Study of Fungi)
Saturday, August 30th [Registration]
Fall, Winter Programs to be Announced
