One of the first signs of spring is the sound of frogs waking up and calling. Bring the kids down to learn about what the frogs they are hearing. After a short walk down the Galena River Trail towards the Buehler Reserve, families will have a chance to try to find and catch the frogs […]
“1924 to 2024: 261 River Miles and 244,000 acres of wetland habitat, protected for 100 years.” Ed Britton, Wildlife Refuge Manager, will present the incredible story of the Upper Miss Refuge, which is celebrating 100 years as a protected habitat, free and open for all to enjoy. Complimentary Potosi beer and popcorn as long as […]
Location: Warren, IL High School Cafeteria moving to Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges Nature Preserve for field demonstration. Become certified as a River Watch community scientist and learn how to monitor water quality in your local streams! Volunteers will learn to survey habitat an aquatic life, focusing on species like dragonfly nymphs, beetle larva, midges, […]
This guided tour around scenic Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve will focus on the the captivating life cycle of periodical cicadas. The tour will tell the story of the historic 2024 emergence convergence of both a 17 year Cicada Brood and a 13 year Cicada brood. Something that hasn't happened since Thomas Jefferson was […]
Join us at the Galena Center for the Arts for a performance by actor, musician and American Cruise Lines favorite Steven Marking. One hundred years ago, Will Dilg was the singular driving force behind the formation of our Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Refuge borders all of Jo Daviess County, including […]
Join us as we look for migrating waterfowl on the Mississippi River south of Savanna. Usually a wide variety of both diving and dabbling ducks can be observed, with males in their colorful breeding plumage. We also should see grebes, pelicans, eagles, geese and some songbirds. Hopefully we’ll spot some cranes and swans, as well. […]
JDCF invites the public to its annual meeting on April 11, 2024. In addition to the election and re-election of Board members, our keynote speaker will be conservation biologist, environmental historian, and author, Curt Meine. Heavy appetizers and cash bar. Cost is $40.00/person. You may RSVP to jean@jdcf.org. Curt serves as Senior Fellow with the […]
Join members of 4H and JDCF for birding 101, a program for kids ages 8-18. From an overview on how to properly use binoculars to learning what field marks and behaviors to look for, participants will leave the event feeling more confident in their birding skills and excited to get back out in the field […]
White trillium, bluebells, and the rare and endangered red trillium blanket Mississippi Palisades State Park in late April. Experience the magic of these stunning plants along with many other wildflowers at their peak on a guided hike in the woods and along the Park’s riverside bluffs. The walk will be led by JDCF’s Director of […]
One of the first signs of spring is the sound of frogs waking up and calling. Bring the kids down to learn about what the frogs they are hearing. After a short walk down the Galena River Trail towards the Buehler Reserve, families will have a chance to try to find and catch the frogs […]
