Severson Dells Nature Center

Severson Dells Nature Center Our mission is to connect people to nature through education and research. The Nature Center is located on the grounds of the Severson Dells Forest Preserve.
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Science Saturday: Sun Spectacular is TODAY from 10am-2pm!This FREE, family-friendly open house will feature hands-on act...
06/06/2026

Science Saturday: Sun Spectacular is TODAY from 10am-2pm!

This FREE, family-friendly open house will feature hands-on activities, crafts, games, and more all relating to nature education and our sun!

Readings from the Rookery! Lecturas esda el Rookery! Free! Es Gratis!Register / Registro: SeversonDells.org/ReadingsFrom...
06/05/2026

Readings from the Rookery! Lecturas esda el Rookery! Free! Es Gratis!

Register / Registro: SeversonDells.org/ReadingsFromTheRookery

Join us for an interactive, nature themed read aloud! Parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend with their children and to engage in their child’s new understandings of nature, STEM, and literacy. Following the interactive read aloud, join in a nature activity relating to the theme of the book, helping make connections between the reading and the nature themes in practice.

¡Únase a nosotros para una lectura interactiva en voz alta sobre la naturaleza! Animamos a los padres/cuidadores a acompañar a sus hijos y a participar en su nueva comprensión de la naturaleza, las ciencias, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas (STEM) y la lectoescritura. Después de la lectura interactiva, participe en una actividad sobre la naturaleza relacionada con el tema del libro, lo que les ayudará a conectar la lectura con los temas de la naturaleza en la práctica.

Experts are warning that 2026 may bring a record wildfire season to the United States, so severe that many researchers a...
06/04/2026

Experts are warning that 2026 may bring a record wildfire season to the United States, so severe that many researchers and fire agencies are no longer calling it a “fire season” at all. So far this year, more than 29,000 wildfires have burned over 2.3 million acres nationwide, which is roughly double the 10-year average for this point in the year.

While wildfire headlines often focus on the flames out west, their effects reach all of us, including communities here in northern Illinois. Understanding the science behind wildfires helps us better prepare for the future, and it reminds us that Earth is a closed system that is deeply interconnected, no matter where you are.

To learn more about the anticipated wildfire season, and why this year is particularly extreme, read our blog: seversondells.org/blog/june-climate-news-2026-fire-season

Join us at Prairie’s Edge to continue restoration efforts. We will be planting 1,000 native plant plugs, and we need you...
06/03/2026

Join us at Prairie’s Edge to continue restoration efforts.

We will be planting 1,000 native plant plugs, and we need your help!

RSVP to Liz at [email protected]

06/02/2026

We're counting down the days until we officially become Wild Roots Nature Center! Learn more about this change at SeversonDells.org/WildRoots

Get outside with us this June!From Wildflower Walks, Science Saturday, and so much more, please join us! All program inf...
06/01/2026

Get outside with us this June!

From Wildflower Walks, Science Saturday, and so much more, please join us!

All program information and registration can be found at https://www.seversondells.org/events

Ann Wasser, Executive Director has been selected to join the inaugural class of 40 Over 40 honorees with the Greater Roc...
06/01/2026

Ann Wasser, Executive Director has been selected to join the inaugural class of
40 Over 40 honorees with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce!

Help us congratulate Ann on this well deserved honor in the comments!

It's Staff Sunday once again! This week, we're wondering how our staff got interested in pursuing what they're doing. We...
05/31/2026

It's Staff Sunday once again! This week, we're wondering how our staff got interested in pursuing what they're doing. We'd love to know, what made YOU an environmentalist?

As Severson Dells Nature Center reaches our 50th Anniversary, we invite you to celebrate with us! Join us where it all s...
05/30/2026

As Severson Dells Nature Center reaches our 50th Anniversary, we invite you to celebrate with us! Join us where it all started for hands-on nature activities for kids, crafts, guided hikes, displays highlighting our history, cake, an on-site food truck, and more!

No registration necessary. See you there!

Address

8786 Montague Road
Rockford, IL
61102

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18153352915

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