Join Severson Dells at the JR Sullivan Theatre at the Nordlof Center on Friday January 27 from 6-8:30pm for an evening viewing of human-powered stories and backcountry-inspired experiences. <br/><br/>Backcountry Film Festival ignites wild conversations and inspires action to communities that celebrate the present while looking towards the future.<br/><br/>The Backcountry Film Festival’s mission is to manifest the power of humans and their spirit. Presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance, we screen cinematic stories of outdoor stewardship, grassroots policy and advocacy work, backcountry adventure, and snow cinema by human-powered advocates, athletes, brands, activists, adventures, and outdoor enthusiasts.<br/><br/>
Join Severson Dells and the Natural Land Institute staff and volunteers on an exploration of many of the local wildflower hotspots. Wildflower Walks showcase what is currently in bloom at various woodland and prairie preserves around Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. <br/><br/>All walks will begin at 6:00 p.m. No fee for the walks, but membership in Severson Dells and/or the Natural Land Institute is encouraged. <br/><br/>Registration for all of the walks will be required this year through EventBrite. Each walk has two leaders, and each group will allow reservations for 15 people. <br/><br/>For more information, please call 815/335-2915 (SD) or 815/964-6666 (NLI). <br/><br/>Wednesday, April 27 – Howard D. Colman Dells Nature Preserve Zach Grycan and Jerry Paulson will lead this hike on property owned and managed by NLI. This 96-acre Nature Preserve is located along Hall Creek, southwest of Rockford. One of the attractive feat