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Welcoming Walks: Women’s Hike: Detweiler Park and Parks on Tap

Detweiller Park 8327 N Galena Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

Join us for a hike at Detweiller Park for a Women’s Only Trek. Connect with other adult Women who like hiking, nature and meeting new people. There will be a short introduction and then we will be on our way. Prepare for hiking about 1.5 hours depending on breaks and will begin at the Parks on Tap location. This trail has slopes. After the hike, stop at Parks on Tap to enjoy the food, drinks… Read Full Post

Hidden Worlds After Dark

How do animals see differently from us? Many birds, insects, and other animals can see light in the ultraviolet spectrum. Join Artist Whitney Johnson-Lessard and Forest Park Nature Center’s Naturalists on a night hike through the Forest Park Nature Preserve at night. We will explore and discover the trail using UV flashlights and UV-protective glasses. We can imagine how the world might look through the eyes of those who share the forest with us. This… Read Full Post

Reptile Round-Up!

Forest Park Nature Center

Turtles, and lizards and snakes! Oh My! Join our Naturalists as we learn about the scaley friends that call Illinois home! We will learn who lives here, where they live, and what makes them so unique. We may even be able to find some out in the Nature Preserve. All ages welcome. Advance registration is required. Please email kparke@peoriaparks.org ahead of time with questions or concerns. Fees are $5 per person or FREE for FPNC… Read Full Post

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