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Join us for a refreshing stroll at Prairie Fields Sports Park in Belvidere. Meet at the playground. Discover the countless benefits of walking for adults of all ages. Whether aiming to boost cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles and bones, or manage your weight, walking offers a simple yet effective solution. This free walking program is for beginners of all abilities and fitness levels. Mondays and Fridays at 5 PM, April 28 through June 20 (except May 26, Memorial Day). Register here.

NatureFest is on Sat., April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Russell Woods Forest Preserve, located one mile west of Genoa on state route 72. NatureFest focuses on families with elementary-aged children, but everyone is welcome! Extension staff and Master Naturalist volunteers work together to present multiple hands-on learning activities throughout the forest. Hosted by Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, and the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District. Check back for more information. 

Camps fill quickly and space is limited- register your child today! Choose from four weeklong programs, each with a different theme. The camp will run from 9 am to 3 pm each day. Children will have fun learning about nature through hands‐on activities, games, and nature awareness. 

What is a watershed? Why should you care? A watershed provides the community with fresh drinking water, recreational opportunities, and other vital resources. Extension Watershed Outreach Associate Nicole Haverback will lead a discussion on how communities in and around Boone County can take care of the water we interact with daily and the importance of watersheds. Registration is required by April 28. There is a $5 program fee. 

Boone County Master Gardener intern Tenley Erickson-Ranum will discuss the homeowners' common mistakes when planting and maintaining their most valuable landscape investment - trees. Register here or call the library at 815-332-5161. Registration closes April 15 at 6 pm for ages 18 and up. The program is free to attend. 

We are excited that 4-H Camp Registration is Open! BOYS' spots are still open. We will again be attending Rock River Christian Camp in Polo, Illinois. Camp is open to all youth ages 8-14 by June 8. You do not have to be in 4-H to attend. The dates are Sunday, June 8 - Thursday, June 12, 2025. Call 815-732-2191 with questions.