Description: Another way to partake in Falltober Fest at the park is to enjoy the splendor of fall foliage at Starved Rock State Park while learning all about the history, geology, and ecology such as “why do leaves change color in the fall?” by partaking in one of the guided hikes starting from the Visitor
Description: Are you looking for a great way to give back to nature, your community, and your local state park? Bring your family, your neighbors, your church group, your scout group, and your closest friends out to Starved Rock State Park to help keep our park green and clean. Pickers and garbage bags will be
Description: Learn about bat species in Illinois and the work of the Illinois Bat Conservation Program. The Illinois Natural History Survey biologist will join Park Naturalist Lisa Sons for a night hike using acoustic devices to see and hear what bat species are along the trails at Starved Rock State Park. Program registration is required and
Description: Are you looking for a great way to give back to nature, your community, your local state park (hint hint) on Earth Day? Bring your family, your neighbors, your church group, your scout group, and your closest friends out to Starved Rock State Park to help give back on Earth Day this year.
Description: Nature can sometimes be pretty gross but it can also be amazingly awesome at the same time! Join a volunteer park naturalist for a fun 1-hour program where you will read a storybook, make a craft/play a game/take a hike, and of course have fun! Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Starved Rock
Description: Have an amazing winter day at Starved Rock State Park while celebrating our nation’s symbol the bald eagle! Binoculars will be available for use with a driver’s license. Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023 Time: 9:15 a.m. Bald Eagle, Children’s Program-Starved Rock Saplings Storytime. 10 a.m. Guided Eagle Watching Hikes led by Park Naturalists/birders/Master Naturalists. 11 a.m.
Description: Join park naturalist and artist Lisa Sons for an afternoon of painting fun with acrylics! The workshop will paint a colorful abstract profile of a Great Horned Owl. All supplies are furnished by the Starved Rock Foundation which is the park’s non for profit friend’s group. The program is FREE but Donations are welcome. Participants
Description: Starved Rock State Park would like to invite you to participate in the Annual Starved Rock Art Show held at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Artists should download the attached Entry Form and read through the show’s regulations before submitting artwork to the Starved Rock Visitor Center in-person, please. Art submitted by mail is not
Description: Join Joe Jakupcak, retired Geology teacher and present hike leader at the Starved Rock Lodge for a one-of-a-kind hike through time to find out just what happened to create so much sandstone along the Illinois River and how 18 canyons formed in one location in Illinois. The hike will leave from the Starved Rock
Description: Join Conservation Education Representatives at the Starved Rock Visitor Center for another fun and educational children’s program! This month we will have fun learning all about fall, leaves, and trees through a storybook, craft, and outside activity! Adult chaperones are required to stay with their children, please. Suitable for children 3 years of age to