Archive for May, 2007
Monday, May 21st, 2007
Rain Garden Resources
Rain gardens are growing in popularity in the Rock River Valley. Tonight, Brian Leaf from Severson Dells Nature Center will talk about the center’s recent efforts to create rain gardens in drainage basins.
The talk before the Blackhawk Chapter of the Sierra Club is at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, May 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, […]
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007
Snakes, bugs and moms
At Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road, Rockford.
Mother’s Day at Severson Dells: Critter Day, Sunday, May 13
FREE to ALL (Please call to guarantee a seat. 815/335-2915)
We have been getting a good reputation about our Mother’s Day event and this year is no exception. Once again sponsored in the name of Dr. Carl Hartman, Critter […]
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Monday, May 7th, 2007
More Oak Ridge Bluebells
The Kishwaukee River has receded and you can now get to the large stands of Virginia bluebells.
Rick Barton did last weekend. And he took his camera. Take a peek.
rickbarton.smugmug.com
Enjoy
Rick Barton
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Saturday, May 5th, 2007
Bluebell Hike at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve
Here are pictures from the Bluebell Hike April 28 at Oakridge Forest Preserve.
Trekking through the ‘bells.
Making friends with a painted turtle . . . .
A tiny chorus Frog
See how tiny!
Young snake handlers (northern brown snake).
Northern brown snake on the move.
Hikers take a break.
Strange orange fungus on a grape vine.
Hiking out.
Thanks to Kent Mallquist, Suzanne Falconer […]
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Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
Bioblitz: Day of Discovery!
May 19, 2007
8:00 am-5:30 pm
Anna Page Park (map)
What’s part contest, part festival, part educational event, part scientific endeavor?
It’s the Four Rivers Environmental Coalition and the Rockford Park District’s BioBlitz:
This great day is provided to you … ALL FREE !!! This event is a first in the area and you can be a part […]
