Summer 2022 Nature Hikes

Wednesday, June 29: Dazzling Dragonflies

Dragonfly Registration
pre-registration preferred, but not required

Have you ever seen a dragonfly and wondered what kind it was or what they do all day? Join us in this family-friendly program to explore the types of dragonflies that call the prairies and wetlands home and learn a little bit about their lives in these habitats.

  • 5:00-6:30 p.m.
  • Meet at the prairie kiosk
  • FREE - Outdoor U Members & CSB/SJU Students
  • $5 - Nonmembers ($10 max per family)

Thursday, July 21: Coneflowers

Coneflower Registration
pre-registration preferred, but not required

Spend time with us exploring the prairie of the Abbey Arboretum to learn how to identify some of the common species of coneflower.

  • 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Meet at the prairie kiosk
  • FREE - Outdoor U Members & CSB/SJU Students
  • $5 - Nonmembers ($10 max per family)

Open to the public and family friendly (but please leave dogs and bikes at home; they are not allowed in the Abbey Arboretum).

Group gathers on prairie during a hike.