Wildflower Walks

April - June

Join Severson Dells and the Natural Land Institute staff and volunteers on an exploration of many of the local wildflower hotspots. Wildflower Walks showcase what is currently in bloom at various woodland and prairie preserves around Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. All walks will begin at 6:00 pm. No fee for the walks, but membership in Severson Dells and/or the Natural Land Institute is encouraged.

City Nature Challenge

April

City Nature Challenge is an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. It’s a bioblitz-style competition where cities are in a friendly contest with each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people. 

Golden Hour

in the Grove

Guests enjoy live music, food, specialty cocktails, games, and more in this magical evening set in The Grove Nature Playscape during the golden light of the evening.

Spook the Dells

October

Guests of all ages enjoy a theatrical hike learning about the creatures of the night through engaging performances along our paved hiking path.

Luminaria

December

A family favorite for over 30 years. Several hundred guests join us for this free winter event which includes a candlelit trail, music, s’mores, and hot cocoa by the fire.