• Welcoming Walks: Women’s Hike to Wake Robin

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Join us for a hike on Wake Robin 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. This hike will be a little over 3.5 miles. Prepare for hiking about 2 hours hour depending on breaks. This is a moderate level hike with slopes. Bring water, snacks, appropriate hiking gear, sun protection,… Read Full Post

  • Migratory Bird Hikes

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Everyone is welcome to attend Migratory Bird Hikes, from nature lovers, to photographers and birders. Programs will meet at the Forest Park Nature Center building with a quick introduction. Bring your binoculars, water, hiking clothes etc. In addition, binoculars will be available for loan. Most hikes are low-impact. Ages: Adults 18+ 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 members.

  • Earth Day Festival

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Celebrate Earth Day at our annual festival all centered on the theme of “Growing Together!” 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. Our PPD friends from Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum will return with their creative, wildlife-inspired activities. We’ll have guided hikes, food and coffee… Read Full Post

  • Migratory Bird Hikes

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Everyone is welcome to attend Migratory Bird Hikes, from nature lovers, to photographers and birders. Programs will meet at the Forest Park Nature Center building with a quick introduction. Bring your binoculars, water, hiking clothes etc. In addition, binoculars will be available for loan. Most hikes are low-impact. Ages: Adults 18+ 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 members.

  • Migration Madness

    Forest Park Nature Center

    The race is on! Who will make it to their breeding grounds first? Join our naturalists for a “March Madness” style tournament, trying to discover who is the top migratory bird. We will discuss bird migration, and also go into the forest and look for some of these birds. Please preregister for this program. Ages: 5+ Fee: $5 per person/ FPNC members FREE