Kish Kids Outside

10/22/2026

Join next week for a special Fire & Hike event for the last Pop Up Nature of the season 🔥🍂

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕙 drop by anytime 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 MacQueen Forest Preserve

Enjoy a fall hike and explore the scenic area where Kingsbury Creek meets the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River. It's a great opportunity to experience the beauty of the season, learn about local ecosystems, and spend some time outdoors. All ages are welcome.

10/14/2026

Spooky season is here! Check out these new programs at NREC in Genoa!

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE WOODS AFTER DARK?! 👀 There’s only one way to find out… NIGHTS IN NATURE is coming to Russell Woods Nature Preserve this Friday! Come hang with us AFTER DARK for a FREE family adventure at the Natural Resource Education Center!

We’ve got the perfect fall/winter evening planned:
📅 FRIDAY NIGHTS | 6–7:30 PM
🍂 October 9
🌙 November 13
❄️ December 11
Natural Resource Education Center at Russell Woods Nature Preserve
FREE — but registration is required!

10/14/2026

10/08/2026

Get outside with for Seeds at Sunset, a prairie seed collection hike. Seeds collected will help support prairie restoration throughout DeKalb County.

🌅 Friday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
📍 Afton Forest Preserve, 13600 Crego Rd., DeKalb
🚗 Meet at the north parking lot.

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

🍂 We’re a little behind, but there’s still time to join today!

Stop by the DeKalb County Forest Preserve District Pop Up Nature event at Afton Forest Preserve anytime from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

🦆 Learn about migrating waterfowl and explore some of the amazing flora and fauna found right here in DeKalb County.

Bring your binoculars and see what you can find!

All are welcome. Pop in anytime!

08/31/2026

Happy National Trail Mix Day! 🥜

The official snack of adventures big, small, and everything in between.

What's your must-have trail mix ingredient?

08/29/2026

Have you checked out the STEM Kits at the DeKalb Public Library

08/26/2026

🌟 Public Star Party 🔭

Look through telescopes and explore the night sky with the !

📅 Friday, Sept 4 (Rain Date: Sept 5)
📍 Afton Forest Preserve, DeKalb
🆓 Free • No Registration Required

See planets, stars, galaxies, and more while learning from local astronomy enthusiasts.

More details at kishkidsoutside.org/calendar

Passport to Nature participants earn special event points.🌿

✨ A perfect opportunity to experience the wonders of the night sky!

08/25/2026

Discover what lives in and around the Kishwaukee River!🌊

📅Thursday, August 27
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, drop by anytime
🆓 Free • No registration required
📍 Russell Woods Forest Preserve, Genoa

Bring water shoes and explore or learn from the bank with .

Passport to Nature participants earn bonus points!🌿

More info: kishkidsoutside.org/calendar