Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
Events at this location
march
04mar11:00 am12:00 pmWinter Wellness - YogaYoga with Soulside Healing Arts

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work
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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.
This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck:
3826 N Taylor Rd, Hanna City
Please bring a mat.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
04mar2:00 pm3:00 pmCritters & CoffeeThe Biggest Threat to Amphibian Conservation

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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on The Biggest Threat to Amphibian Conservation. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members |
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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on The Biggest Threat to Amphibian Conservation. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
11mar11:00 am12:00 pmWinter Wellness - YogaYoga with Soulside Healing Arts

Event Details
Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work
Event Details
Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.
This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck:
3826 N Taylor Rd, Hanna City
Please bring a mat.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
11mar2:00 pm3:00 pmCritters & CoffeeYour Watershed and You

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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on Your Watershed and You. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for
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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on Your Watershed and You. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
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(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
11mar5:00 pm8:00 pmBar Takeover

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Join us for the Build Peoria Bar Takeover where 2 of our board members, Dr. Timothy Cundiff and Travis Weaver, will compete for the most tips and bragging
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Join us for the Build Peoria Bar Takeover where 2 of our board members, Dr. Timothy Cundiff and Travis Weaver, will compete for the most tips and bragging rights. A portion of sales and all cash tips will go toward our 2022-2023 build, Market 309 for Peoria Grown.
This is a free event.
There will be a full bar available and food available for purchase.
Located in Prairie Hall at Wildlife Prairie Park on March 11th 5pm-8pm.
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Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
18mar2:00 pm3:00 pmCritters & CoffeeBeekeeping Basics

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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on Beekeeping Basics. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for Non-Members. Regular
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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on Beekeeping Basics. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
25mar2:00 pm3:00 pmCritters & CoffeeCertified Backyard Habitat Program

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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on Certified Backyard Habitat Program. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for
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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on Certified Backyard Habitat Program. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
26mar1:00 pm3:00 pmVolunteer Appreciation Celebration

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Volunteers of 2022, please join us at
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Volunteers of 2022, please join us at the Volunteer Ice Cream Social on March 26th at 1:00pm to discuss last year, and our plans for 2023.
Thank you for the generosity and hard work you dedicated to Wildlife Prairie Park in 2022. It’s volunteers like you that are vital to the success of the Park. With your help, we can make 2023 even better! Spring is quickly approaching and so is our Peak Season. We have many special events and programs planned this year and we need as much help as we can get!
If you are looking for Volunteer Opportunities for 2023, we have several areas and projects available.
- Repair the Bobcat Overlook
- Scrape & Repaint the Pigeon Coop
- Firepit and Sidewalk Repair for Cabin on the Hill
- Brush removal
- Improve fencing under Hespell Deck
- Improve gardens behind Hespell Deck
- Adventure Trek Driver
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@wildlifeprairie.org
RSVP to attend.
Event is FREE for members. Regular Park admission applies for Non-Members.
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Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
april
01apr9:00 am12:00 pmVolunteer WorkdayTrain Depot

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Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean
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Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean up an area of our 1,800 acre Park. In April we are focusing on the Train Depot and the surrounding area.
No experience necessary! Volunteer Workdays do not require regular commitments. Just sign up for as many Volunteer Workdays as you want. We welcome individuals 18 years and older and minors with a parent or guardian to sign up for Volunteer Workdays.
-Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes before the Volunteer Workday begins.
-Enter the Park through the Ticket Gate and meet at the Train Depot.
-Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required & long pants are recommended all year-round.
-Sun protectant (hats, sun glasses, etc.), sunscreen, and insect repellant are also recommended.
-Bring water to stay hydrated.
-Bring your own work gloves.
-If possible, bring rakes and shovels.
If you have any questions or have a group interested in volunteering, please email volunteer@wildlifeprairie.org.
Interested in volunteering more at the Park? Available 2023 Volunteer Opportunities
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
01apr9:15 amSpring BashDisc Golf Tournament

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This is a PDGA sanctioned C tier singles tournament. We will be doing shotgun start for both rounds. There will be no player’s meeting as all information will
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This is a PDGA sanctioned C tier singles tournament. We will be doing shotgun start for both rounds. There will be no player’s meeting as all information will be emailed to competitors beforehand. We will plan on starting the first round at 9:15 a.m. The PDGA scoring app will be used for both rounds.
NOTE: There will be no walk-ups for this event.
Time
(Saturday) 9:15 am
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
01apr2:00 pm3:00 pmCritters & CoffeeThe History of Bison Conservation in the US

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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on The History of Bison Conservation in the US. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for
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Join us in Forest Hall A for an informative discussion on The History of Bison Conservation in the US. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults. FREE for Members | $5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
09aprAll DayEaster Brunch & Egg HuntCelebrate Easter at the Park!

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Easter Brunch Only 250 seats are available for this delicious brunch catered by The Edge American Fusion Restaurant. Book your reservations before it’s
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Easter Brunch
Only 250 seats are available for this delicious brunch catered by The Edge American Fusion Restaurant. Book your reservations before it’s too late! Brunch tickets include tax, gratuity, Park Admission, and the Easter Egg Hunt. Reservations required.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt returns to Wildlife Prairie Park! We have separate egg hunts for different age groups. A special prize will be awarded to the child who finds the golden egg during each egg hunt! The Egg Hunt is Free with Park Admission. WPP Members receive Free Park Admission.
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Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road

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Wildlife Prairie Park | Peoria Riverfront Museum | Peoria Zoo | Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum Are you a member of Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Zoo, Peoria PlayHouse
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Wildlife Prairie Park | Peoria Riverfront Museum | Peoria Zoo | Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum
Are you a member of Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Zoo, Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, or Peoria Riverfront Museum? Enjoy a weekend of free general admission* to all four of these Peoria-area attractions when you present your membership card and photo ID during the weekend of April 14-16.
*Charges may apply for additional experiences.
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Time
april 14 (Friday) - 16 (Sunday)
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
29apr10:00 am1:00 pmSpring Wild Edibles Survival Class

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There are many plants in Central Illinois that are edible and nutritionally beneficial. Learn from an expert about the local plants that are in season, their nutritional benefits,
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There are many plants in Central Illinois that are edible and nutritionally beneficial. Learn from an expert about the local plants that are in season, their nutritional benefits, how to forage safely, and go foraging around the Park tasting some of the plant you find!
Location: TBD either Log Room or Parkside – depends on where Ken finds the most foraging plants for the class.
Participants Should Bring: A small, flat basket or paper sack for collecting materials.
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
may
06may9:00 am12:00 pmVolunteer WorkdayMain Bricks

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Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean
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Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean up an area of our 1,800 acre Park. In May we are focusing on the Main Bricks and the surrounding area.
No experience necessary! Volunteer Workdays do not require regular commitments. Just sign up for as many Volunteer Workdays as you want. We welcome individuals 18 years and older and minors with a parent or guardian to sign up for Volunteer Workdays.
-Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes before the Volunteer Workday begins.
-Enter the Park through the Ticket Gate and meet on the Main Bricks.
-Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required & long pants are recommended all year-round.
-Sun protectant (hats, sun glasses, etc.), sunscreen, and insect repellant are also recommended.
-Bring water to stay hydrated.
-Bring your own work gloves.
-If possible, bring rakes and shovels.
If you have any questions or have a group interested in volunteering, please email volunteer@wildlifeprairie.org.
Interested in volunteering more at the Park? Available 2023 Volunteer Opportunities
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
20may9:00 am3:00 pmSeeing through the LensMike Boatman Photography Class

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Looking through the lens and seen through the lens are two different things. Seen through the lens is the first step to learning how to pre-visualize your images.
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Looking through the lens and seen through the lens are two different things. Seen through the lens is the first step to learning how to pre-visualize your images.
When we first picked up the camera our journey started with simply taking pic. Then we started looking for photographic opportunities to take better pictures. At some point in our journey, we started looking for opportunities to create imagery. This was the beginning of previsualization of your imagery but, the images that we captured seem to have fallen short of what we visualized. This workshop lays the foundation for capturing fully, our previsualization.
- Maximum Participants: 30
- Meeting Location: Log Room
- Special Photography Shoot of both the new wolf pack in the animal keeper area just outside their enclosure and the Bison and Elk while riding a hayrack through the pasture with the opportunity to potentially photograph bison calves.
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
june
03jun9:00 amIllinois Wilds Triathlon

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It’s time to get WILD! Illinois Wilds Triathlon is an OFF ROAD triathlon and duathlon aka a “cross triathlon”. Explorer Triathlon Race is a 200m
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It’s time to get WILD! Illinois Wilds Triathlon is an OFF ROAD triathlon and duathlon aka a “cross triathlon”.
Explorer Triathlon Race is a 200m swim, 3 mile off-road bike, and a 1 mile run.
Adventurer Triathlon Race is a 400m swim, 6 mile off-road bike, and a 2 mile run.
Traveler Land Lovers Race is a 6 mile off-road bike and a 2 mile run.
Registrations includes:
-email invites to coordinated group swims, rides, and runs of the course leading up to the race
-race T-shirt
-post race refreshments
*Shirts are only guaranteed to the who register before May 1st.
*Also included is admission to the Park Saturday OR Sunday the weekend of the race for the participant. (Bib number will be marked as your entry ticket to the park.)
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
10jun9:00 am12:00 pmVolunteer WorkdayLakes

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Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean
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Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean up an area of our 1,800 acre Park. In June we are focusing on our lakes and the surrounding area.
No experience necessary! Volunteer Workdays do not require regular commitments. Just sign up for as many Volunteer Workdays as you want. We welcome individuals 18 years and older and minors with a parent or guardian to sign up for Volunteer Workdays.
-Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes before the Volunteer Workday begins.
-Enter the Park through the Ticket Gate and meet at the determined location.
-Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required & long pants are recommended all year-round.
-Sun protectant (hats, sun glasses, etc.), sunscreen, and insect repellant are also recommended.
-Bring water to stay hydrated.
-Bring your own work gloves.
-If possible, bring rakes and shovels.
If you have any questions or have a group interested in volunteering, please email volunteer@wildlifeprairie.org.
Interested in volunteering more at the Park? Available 2023 Volunteer Opportunities
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
10jun10:00 am1:00 pmBushcraft Fire Skills Survival Class

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Fire is essential for surviving in the wilderness. It provides warmth, a source of light, allows you to cook food, and make drinkable water. Learn fire craft safety,
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Fire is essential for surviving in the wilderness. It provides warmth, a source of light, allows you to cook food, and make drinkable water. Learn fire craft safety, what you need to create and maintain a fire and numerous ways to start a campfire.
Location: TBD. Depends on where the class be collecting fire supplies
Participants Can Bring: Belt knife and Magnifying Glass
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
july
01jul9:00 am12:00 pmVolunteer Workday

Event Details
Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean
Event Details
Grab your work gloves and help spruce up the Park you love! At least once a month during our busy season, we need volunteers to help us clean up an area of our 1,800 acre Park.
No experience necessary! Volunteer Workdays do not require regular commitments. Just sign up for as many Volunteer Workdays as you want. We welcome individuals 18 years and older and minors with a parent or guardian to sign up for Volunteer Workdays.
-Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes before the Volunteer Workday begins.
-Enter the Park through the Ticket Gate and meet at the determined location.
-Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required & long pants are recommended all year-round.
-Sun protectant (hats, sun glasses, etc.), sunscreen, and insect repellant are also recommended.
-Bring water to stay hydrated.
-Bring your own work gloves.
-If possible, bring rakes and shovels.
If you have any questions or have a group interested in volunteering, please email volunteer@wildlifeprairie.org.
Interested in volunteering more at the Park? Available 2023 Volunteer Opportunities
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road
15jul9:00 am3:00 pmRefining composition in the lensMike Boatman Photography Class

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It has always been my philosophy to shoot perfect. The goal is to create a perfectly composed image that needs no cropping for enhancement. Shooting Perfectly composed images
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It has always been my philosophy to shoot perfect. The goal is to create a perfectly composed image that needs no cropping for enhancement. Shooting Perfectly composed images requires refinement as you adjust to make the in-camera image match your pre-visualization.
Quite often as you are refining the in-camera image you will create options or even stronger impacting images than your initial previsualization. This workshop will lay out the practical foundation for how to recognizing the strength and power of an image as you are composing it in-camera……. Practical steps for shooting perfect.
- Maximum Participants: 40
- Meeting Location: Log Room
- Special Photography Shoot of WPP Animal Ambassadors with a natural background. Participating Animal Ambassadors may include birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians depending on the discretion on the Animal Keeper.
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road