Get outside with Severson Dells staff and volunteers on one of our many guided walks. Come prepared to be awed by the beauty of the wild areas of northern Illinois.
Please come dressed for the weather.

If you are interested in arranging a private group hike, please complete the form at the bottom of this page and a staff member will respond as soon as possible.
Cancellation Policy
To be eligible for a fee refund or transfer, SDNC requires a 48-hour advance notice for all cancellations. Eligible cancelled registrations can either be refunded or applied to another registration. All refunded registrations are charged an administrative processing fee of 10%. Only in cases of extreme weather or other extenuating circumstances will SDNC cancel a scheduled program. All programs cancelled by SDNC will receive a full refund.
Join us in April for Wildflower Walks in partnership with Natural Land Institute
Guided hikes can be arranged for a private group or a corporate group.
Non-profit groups - $5/person for up to 2 hours, $2/person for each additional hour. Minimum $50/group.
For-profit groups- $8/person for up to 2 hours, $4/person for each additional hour. Minimum $60/group.
Please fill out the form below and a Severson Dells staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our Mission: To link people to nature through education and research, in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. We promote awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment, and preservation now and in the future.
8786 Montague Rd.
Rockford, IL 61102
The Grove Nature Playscape and the trails
are open from sunrise to sunset.
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