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Celebrate America Recycles Day for free November 15 at Anita Purves Nature Center

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Celebrate ways to reduce, reuse and recycle from 10 a.m. - Noon at the nature center November 15.

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Get ready for the inaugural Fungi Fest October 11 - 12

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The free festival will be at Anita Purves Nature Center and Lincoln Square

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Come out to the free Central Illinois Bat Festival September 6

Monday, August 4, 2025

The second-annual Bat Festival is at Anita Purves Nature Center and an evening bat walk at Crystal Lake Park.

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Meet the snakes of Anita Purves Nature Center

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Learn about snakes and other animals during a visit.

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Connecting You to Nature Hike is July 15

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Free hike at Meadowbrook Park from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., and is free for everyone.

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Meet the turtles of the Anita Purves Nature Center

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Each turtle has a unique look and personality.

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Urbana Park District Celebrates Arbor Day at Preston Williams Elementary School

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Kids participated in activities and learned about the importance of trees.

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Teens can help the environment and serve the community this spring and summer

Monday, April 21, 2025

Volunteer in park district natural areas and beautify Urbana!

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Earth Day for Everyone will have rainy day activities in case of bad weather April 19

Friday, April 18, 2025

The celebration will go on rain or shine.

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Join the park district for Earth Day for Everyone on April 19

Friday, April 4, 2025

Everything is free at Crystal Lake Park!

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Families can sign up for Nature Tales and Trails this spring

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Nature Tales and Trails runs every Friday from March 28 - May 2.

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Free Woodcock Walk on March 19 at Meadowbrook Park

Friday, March 7, 2025

Learn about this strange bird and the spectacular sky performances.

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The next free Connecting You to Nature Hike is March 11 at Weaver Park

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The guided hike is from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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The Anita Purves Nature Center is hosting two Owl Prowls in March

Friday, February 21, 2025

Register now for these neat prowls!

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Sign up for the free Winter Tree ID at Anita Purves Nature Center

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Winter Tree ID will be February 25.

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Sunday Morning Bird Walks are back this spring

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Sunday Morning Bird Walks begin March 2 at Anita Purves Nature Center

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Public invited to free nature hikes this winter and spring in park district natural areas

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Connecting You to Nature hikes are free and happen select Tuesdays this spring.

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Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count February 14 - 17

Monday, February 3, 2025

Help the Anita Purves Nature Center keep track of the number of bird species in our area.

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Learn more about bird watching February 8 at Anita Purves Nature Center

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

"Birding Basics" is for everyone ages 10 and up.

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People age 6 and under and their adult are welcome to Anita Purves Nature Center Fridays this Winter

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Nature Center Pre-K Fridays from January 31 - March 7.

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Register for Forest School Afternoons for kids ages 6-12

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Forest school is Wednesday and select Saturdays in February, March and April.

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Teens can meet up this Friday and make a difference in their community

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The FRESH Crew Teen Meetup will improve nature in Urbana.

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Celebrate the Winter Solstice December 20 at Anita Purves Nature Center

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

All activities are free from 4 - 7 p.m.

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Be sure to attend the free America Recycles Day November 2 at Anita Purves Nature Center

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Learn about recycling glass and also take in a free glass blowing demonstration!

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Sign up for Forest School at Anita Purves Nature Center

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Forest school offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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