Guided Hikes

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

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