Forest Park Nature Center

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  • Drop-In: “Chalk the Walk” at FPNC

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Come help beautify the sidewalk at Forest Park Nature Center with chalk designs.  All ages welcome. Learn more about all our Earth Month events by clicking here!

  • Drop-In Garlic Mustard Pull at FPNC

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Help restore native habitat at Forest park Nature Center by removing invasive species.  All ages welcome. Learn more about all our Earth Month events by clicking here!

  • Drop-In Craft at FPNC

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Bring your creative side and make a craft to celebrate Mother Nature. All ages welcome. Learn more about all our Earth Month events by clicking here!

  • Drop-In Litter Pick-Up at FPNC

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Join us on April 21 for a drop-in litter pick-up at Forest Park Nature Center. Anytime from 10am-1pm, all ages welcome. Learn more about all our Earth Month events by clicking here!

  • Earth Day Festival

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Celebrate Earth Day by ‘thinking globally, acting locally’ at our annual festival! Guests will enjoy an engaging vendor and exhibitor area that features organizations and businesses with sustainable practices and missions eager to share their work, products, and ways you can get involved or make a difference. Happening All Day: Recycled Birdfeeder Pipe Cleaner Critters Craft PlayHouse Face Painting Peoria Zoo Displays: Prehistoric IL, Indigenous Peoples of Central IL, & Spring Ephemerals FPNC Memory Tree… Read Full Post

    FREE

  • Become a Citizen Scientist

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Have you dreamed of becoming a biologist? Do you want to help make a real difference in helping to protect our natural world? Join our Naturalists as we learn how everyday citizens can become scientists with just a smartphone and the desire to make a difference. Members: FREE Non-Members: $5

    $5

  • Women’s Welcoming Walk

    Welcoming Walks: Women’s Hike
    Forest Park Nature Center

    Get out of the house and join the 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. This hike will be chosen dependent on weather conditions. Prepare for hiking about 1.5 - 2 hours depending on breaks. Bring water, snacks, appropriate winter gear, layers, boots etc. This program is free but donations are welcome.… Read Full Post

  • Animal Love Stories

    Forest Park Nature Center

    From colorful displays, to shows of strength animals court prospective mates in many different ways. Grab a loved one, partner, or friend and join us for this unique game show style program

    $7.00

  • Woman’s Welcoming Walk

    Welcoming Walks: Women’s Hike
    Forest Park Nature Center

    Get out of the house and join the 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. This hike will be chosen dependent on weather conditions. Prepare for hiking about 1.5 - 2 hours depending on breaks. Bring water, snacks, appropriate winter gear, layers, boots etc. This program is free but donations are welcome.… Read Full Post

  • Members Only: Family Winter Solstice Hike

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Step into the beauty of the longest night and welcome the return of the light. On the eve of the Winter Solstice, journey with a Forest Park Naturalist through the hushed woods of the Nature Preserve. We'll celebrate this ancient moment of renewal in the crisp winter air, and toast the brighter days ahead with a warm cup of hot chocolate at the Nature Center. You must be a member of Forest Park Nature Center… Read Full Post

    FREE

  • Holiday Shop & Stroll

    Holiday Shop & Stroll
    Forest Park Nature Center

    Experience a candlelit path through our woods along with a cozy campfire, holiday tunes and our festive Nature Art Show & Sale. This is a free community event! We ask that you help support Forest Park Nature Center by: Making an onsite donation at the event Shopping at the Nature Art Show & Sale or in the Trailhead Nature Store Become a FPNC Member at https://peoriaparks.org/memberships/

  • Holiday Shop & Stroll

    Holiday Shop & Stroll
    Forest Park Nature Center

    Experience a candlelit path through our woods along with a cozy campfire, holiday tunes and our festive Nature Art Show & Sale. This is a free community event! We ask that you help support Forest Park Nature Center by: Making an onsite donation at the event Shopping at the Nature Art Show & Sale or in the Trailhead Nature Store Become a FPNC Member at https://peoriaparks.org/memberships/