It may be cold outside, but the woods is still teeming with life! Certified volunteer naturalist, Leann Whyte, will guide us along the trails to search for signs of animals that are active this time of year. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the parking lot near the kiosk.
2020 is the Year of the Owl at the Portage Park District and we are excited to reward the hiking early birds with an extra bonus. Join us on this hike and you will earn DOUBLE CREDIT - it will count for 2 hikes toward the 2020 Wild Hikes Challenge. We want to put you one step […]
Show off your dog's best holiday attire, take a picture with your pooch by our holiday wall selfie, or join your fellow canine lovers for a hike! We are so excited to meet your favorite canine friends! All participating dogs will receive a free vintage Wild Hikes dog tag (while supplies last)! Doggy Howliday headquarters […]
Discover some of the cool (yet slightly creepy) creatures that share our local habitats! Please meet in the Towner’s Woods parking lot.
Join Master Gardener and Volunteer Naturalist, Denny Reiser, for an evening of pollinator fun. Learn about the life cycles of honey bees and bumblebees and how their role as pollinators are different. Also, learn how your fall garden care and spring garden plantings can help both groups of bees! Please meet in the parking lot. […]
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