Backpacking with Burpee Museum & The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County

Name: Backpacking with Burpee Museum & The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
Start: 2024-11-02T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Hononegah Forest Preserve

Rockton | Updated: March 28, 2024 05:03 PM

Location: Hononegah Forest Preserve

Address: 80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL 61072

Date: 2 Nov

All programs are the first Saturdayof the month from 10am - 12pm

Cost: $7 per person

"Burpee is so excited for this new partnership! Join us for our amazing Backpacking with Burpee classes and explore the wonders of fossil hunting, bird and plant identification, and even our unique art class that will show you how to see nature from a paleoartist's perspective! Our new fully stocked Burpee Backpacks are all packed up and ready for an adventure!

Hononegah Forest Preserve

#80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL 61072

Hononegah is FPWC’s oldest preserve and one of its most popular. Purchased in 1924, the preserve is located on the north bank of the Rock River and bisected by Dry Run Creek. The preserve was once a camping area of Stephen Mack, the county’s first European settler, and Hononegah, his Native American wife. Upon entering the preserve, visitors will enjoy the drive over the Rainbow Bridge and up into the cool maple grove. The campground has campsites interspersed in a mature stand of white oaks and hickories. A launch for fishing boat access to the Rock River is available.

Hononegah’s majestic woods make it a popular spot to enjoy fall color displays and woodland wildflowers in spring.

Cancellation/refund policy:

Due to the cost of supplies and staffing, cancellation MUST be received 7 clear days ahead to receive a refund. A fee of 20% will be deducted from any refund after initial purchase.

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Where is Backpacking with Burpee Museum & The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County in Rockton?

Hononegah Forest Preserve, 80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL 61072

When is Backpacking with Burpee Museum & The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County in Rockton?

Backpacking with Burpee Museum & The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is scheduled for 2 Nov.

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