Events

Wellness in Nature

Saturday, June 28, 2025, : AM
  

Yoga and Wellness in the Woods with Master Naturalists Kathy Mclean and Tom Niebur.


Experience the benefits of being in nature for your health! Join the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists, in collaboration with Prairie Lands Foundation, at Fugate Woods Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. for Wellness in Nature. Engage in the calming practice of yoga and connect with nature through a guided sensory awareness experience, along with creating nature mandalas.

We welcome adults and youth who are at least 14 years old for our time of quietness and reflection.

Dress comfortably for yoga and sitting on the ground. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, water, and insect repellent as needed.

Parking and Meet-Up: Park at the main gate of Fugate Woods Nature Preserve, 23150 E 1000 North Rd, Fairbury. Master Naturalists will greet you at the gate.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact

Alison Meanor


Stargazing on the Prairie

Saturday, July 26, 2025, : AM


Location: Fugate Woods  

Gaze at the stars over the Prairie with Twin City amateur astronomist Paul Pouliet


Creatures of the Night

Saturday, October 18, 2025, : AM


Location: Fugate Woods North Entrance  

The Illinois Grand Prairie Naturalists are back with their Creatures of the Night programs for all ages to enjoy.