by NIAS | Mar 25, 2025
Saturday, April 5 from 9:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Join us for birding at the Nygren Wetland Preserve near Rockton. We will explore this premiere birding site from their wildlife lookout and the 2.5 mile nature trail around the wetland. Carpool from Harbor Freight in Freeport at 9:15 am or meet us at Nygren at 10 am. More information on Nygren is available at naturalland.org. Afterward we will have lunch at nearby Bushel & Peck’s Cafe in Beloit, WI. This neighborhood market & cafe serves organic, locally sourced sandwiches. See the menu and more information at bushelandpecks.com.
Expect return time to Freeport is 2 PM.
Call or text Chris Kruger at 815-238-9259 to sign up by March 31.
by NIAS | Jan 27, 2025
Nicholas Conservatory Field Trip
1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL
Tuesday, February 18
10:00-11:30 a.m. (Carpool 9:15 a.m.)
Coordinator: Chris Kruger 815-238-9259
Take a break from winter! Join us for a tour of Illinois’ third largest conservatory. Located on the Rock River in Rockford, the facility offers tropical plants, water features, sculptures, and seating areas. The annual orchid exhibit includes hundreds of tropical orchids creatively arranged throughout the conservatory. Find more information at nicholasconservatory.com
Admission on Tropical Tuesdays is $5. Please bring cash so we can pay as a group. Carpool from Harbor Freight in Freeport at 9:15 am or meet us at the conservatory at 10 am. Expected return time to Freeport is 12:15 pm,
Call or text Chris Kruger at 815-238-9259 to sign up by February 10th. We will need 10-12 people for a guided tour. We can add more if you need to sign up after the 10th.
by NIAS | Jan 22, 2024
Nicholas Conservatory Field Trip
1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL
Tuesday, February 20
10:00-11:30 a.m. (Carpool 9:15 a.m.)
Coordinator: Chris Kruger 815-238-9259
Take a break from winter! Join us for a tour of Illinois’ third largest conservatory. Located on the Rock River in Rockford, the facility offers tropical plants, water features, sculptures, and seating areas. The annual orchid exhibit includes hundreds of tropical orchids creatively arranged throughout the conservatory. Find more information at nicholasconservatory.com
Admission on Tropical Tuesdays is $5. Please bring cash so we can pay as a group. Carpool from Harbor Freight in Freeport at 9:15 am or meet us at the conservatory at 10 am. Expected return time to Freeport is 12:15 pm,
Call Chris Kruger at 815-238-9259 to sign up by February 11th. We will need 10-12 people for a guided tour. We can add more if you need to sign up after the 11th.
