Wildlife Prairie Park
309-676-0998
3826 N Taylor Rd, Hanna City, IL
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February

Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
What will Gertie see? Come find out! Join us LIVE and cast your vote as Gertie the Groundhog makes her official weather prognostication. Will we have 6 more weeks of
Event Details
What will Gertie see? Come find out!
Join us LIVE and cast your vote as Gertie the Groundhog makes her official weather prognostication. Will we have 6 more weeks of Winter or an early Spring? Join us at Visitor’s Center for entertainment, games, and prizes! Make it a staycation and enjoy discounts on one of our many cabin options. Visit the park before the Groundhog Day Event and complete ‘Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt’ for your chance to win a private ‘Meet and Greet’ with one of our Animal Ambassadors!
Park Opens Early at 6 a.m.
Enjoy FREE Park admission from 6 to 9 a.m. All entries at this time are welcome to stay and enjoy the park for the day. Regular admission fees apply after 9 a.m.
Schedule of Activities
6 to 9 a.m. – Complimentary warm beverages, crafts, and activities at the Visitor’s Center
6:15 a.m. – Live music and entertainment with local musician Barry Cloyd
7:08 a.m. – Sunrise and Gertie’s official weather prognostication
8:30 a.m. – Deadline for scavenger hunt entries
8:45 a.m. – Announcement of the WINNER of the Gertie’s Scavenger Hunt
9 a.m. – Meet the new pack and wolf feeding at the Wolf Overlook
1 p.m. – Keeper Chat
Scavenger Hunt Details
Runs from Friday, January 20 to Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. One entry per person. Winners do not have to be present to win. Winner will be notified and ‘Meet and Greet’ can be scheduled at a later date depending on staff availability.
Cost
Free Admission from 6:00AM – 9:00AM
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer
March

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer
April

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission
Organizer

Time
(Saturday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Rd
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month. February
Event Details
Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.
February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US
FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center
Cost
WPP Members: Free | Non-Members: $5 plus Park Admission