Earth Day Cleanup
Event information
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 5 and older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: 815-722-4121
Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Photo by Anthony Schalk
Event details
Celebrate Earth Day early this year by making a difference and cleaning up Hidden Oaks Preserve. It will be an evening of invigorating work and enthusiasm, and you are sure to leave with a sense of great accomplishment! At the end of our cleanup, we will be rewarded with a sweet treat at Hidden Lake Trout Farm’s Tackle Box.
Event requirements
Registration required by Thursday, April 17: 815-722-4121.
Dress for the weather and for getting dirty. Gloves are highly recommended. Cleanup instructions and safety equipment will be provided on the day of the event.
Cleanup areas are off trail and require walking through rough, uneven terrain with elevation changes. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.