Discover Your Place in Nature

Come and explore Severson Dells, with our hiking trails, visitor center, The Grove Nature Playscape and gift store. We offer a wide range of engaging programs for all ages to connect with nature.

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    Discover a Sense of Belonging

    Everyone belongs in nature. Join us as a member and discover a sense of community with other nature lovers and the wild world itself! Your membership helps to make nature education more accessible to everyone now and for future generations. Click below to learn more about the benefits of joining as a member of Severson Dells. 

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    Field Notes Blog

    Why your Neighbors' Yards or Local Parks May Look Unruly (Hint: They're Not Just Lazy!)

    By Lauren Bonavia • November 13, 2025
    The hidden benefits of leaving your yard waste this fall and winter

    A Day in The Life of a Restoration Workday

    By Caedyn Wells • November 6, 2025
    What does my restoration workday look like?

    Meet Lauren

    By Lauren Bonavia • November 5, 2025
    Hi, everyone! My name is Lauren, and I am so thrilled to be serving AmeriCorps as an Environmental Educator here at Severson Dells Nature Center! Growing up in Rockford, the highlight of my summers was the time I spent as a camper at Atwood Nature Center learning about the world around me. This experience certainly resonated with me because after graduating from Auburn High School, I followed my lifelong passions and got a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

    Land Acknowledgement Statement

    Severson Dells Nature Center and Preserve are located on the traditional lands of the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Meskwaki, Winnebago (Nebraska) and Potawatomi.  We recognize these people, among others, for their stewardship of this land.


    To learn more about territory acknowledgments and to find out more about the land you are on, visit:         Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land. Please contact us if you have additional information or suggestions.