Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) 2025-2026 - Winnebago County
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and hike.
University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Educator Kelly Lafferty will host Wee Nats on the second Monday of the month at the Winnebago County Extension Office located at 1040 N 2nd Street in Rockford. Each program will be held from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., and an adult must stay with the youth during the program.
Please dress according to the weather, as we will spend time in nature.
Dates and Topics
October 13 - An Animal's Tail
November 10 - Salamanders
December 8 - 3 R's (recycling)
January 12 - Tracks
February 9 - Rocks
March 9 - Nature's Green Things
April 12 - Baby Animals
May 11 - Raccoons
Questions: Call the University of Illinois Extension at (815) 986-4357
In case of inclement weather, an email notification about cancellation will go out to participants.