I hear and forget

I see and remember

I do and I understand

 -------- Ancient Proverb

Click on the picture for a schedule of the Kankakee Valley Audubon Society Spring field trips

Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 P.M – Aroma Nature Preserve

Friday, May 2, at 6:00 P.M – Aroma Nature Preserve

Spring Woodland Wildflower Walk

The trail at the Preserve winds through several types of habitat, including upland sand prairie, woodland and wetland areas, and down to the Kankakee River.  The Aroma Preserve has many species of early-blooming woodland wildflowers not commonly found in our area.

Meet in the parking lot at Heiland Road, 1.4 miles south of Highway 17 East

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Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 P.M - Gar Creek Prairie

Moonlight Trail Walk

The trail at Gar Creek goes past 16 acres of restored native grassland & forest to where Gar Creek joins the Kankakee River.  Amble down the trail to the river with us, and enjoy the moonlight  while you experience the magic of a springtime walk in the woods. 

Meet at the parking lot at Gar Creek Prairie, about one-half mile east of Rte 45 on River Road, adjacent to Kankakee Community College. 

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