Description: Do you love reptiles and amphibians? Join us for a live animal show from Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles on Sunday, March 6th, at 1:30 p.m. for an up close, live, hands-on experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world! Masks are required while attending any indoor program regardless of vaccination status. Date:
Description: Join park naturalist and artist Lisa Sons for a fun 2 hours of painting! The spring class will utilize acrylic paints and canvas to create Virginia bluebell paintings in celebration of the canyon blooms in spring. Bring a non alcoholic beverage and a snack to enjoy while painting. This is a pre-registration workshop only.
Description: Enjoy a story on the fun of maple sugaring in winter and the magic of the maple tree with park naturalist Lisa Sons. After the story we will learn how to tap our own maple tree outside of the visitor center and taste a piece of real maple sugar too! The program is suitable for
Description: Long interested in Illinois Valley history, Utica author Steve Stout will expound on some of the most well known news events in North Central Illinois, including the 1960 Starved Rock Murders and the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster. Stout, a retired journalist, will present a slide presentation within his talk and copies of his books will
Description: Join us for Starved Rock Sapling Story Time as one of the naturalists read a story all about animal tracks, scat, and signs. Afterwards we will take a short hike outside to look for animal tracks, scat, and signs in the mud and snow! Suitable for children ages 3-10 years of age. Parents must accompany
Description: Experienced ice climber Dave Everson will present a one of a kind program and look at ice climbing in the Midwest! Join us for this unique look into the world of ice climbing found here at Starved Rock State Park and throughout the United States. Date: February 6, 2022 Time: 1:30pm Location: Starved Rock Visitor’s
Description: What better way to showcase your artistic talent than by showing your paintings or drawings of natural landscapes, state park features, and North American wildlife off at the Starved Rock Art Show! Entry form can be found below with further information. Date: February 1st-28th, 2022 Registration required: Entry Form
Description: Do you like to draw or paint? Work on a bald eagle art piece to submit with entry from this December 26th-31st, 2021 that will go on display in the Starved Rock Junior Art Show at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Every entry will get a prize bag of “bald eagle” information, activities, and
Description: Northern Illinois Raptor Education Center will present a live bird of prey show with hawks, owls, and falcons at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Registration is required ahead of time (see link below). Masks are required regardless of vaccination status when attending an indoor program or visiting the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Date: January
Description: Join park naturalists and volunteers for a fun filled hour of stories and activities. The month of January will showcase bald eagles! Suitable for ages 3-10 years old and parents must be in attendance throughout the program. Date: Saturday, January 8th, at 9 a.m. Registration required: Yes, please email [email protected] by January 5th.