# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BioBlitz! Quest for the Star-nosed Mole
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Kid friendly! Free outdoor fun! Explore what plants and animals live at Silver Creek Woods Preserve.

Help us investigate and celebrate the 250th anniversary and history of our country at the local level by examining the natural history of the land in the Rockford area. Help us find the Star-nosed mole and other living creatures! The Star-nosed mole has not been recorded in the state of Illinois, so if you find it you will be setting a record!

All ages are invited to join scientists and citizen scientists in searching for and discovering what plants and animals live in the diverse habitats of NLI’s Silver Creek Woods Preserve. This preserve is not open to the public so this is a rare opportunity to explore the diverse habitats or prairie, woodland, and wetland/creek found here.

QUEST FOR THE STAR-NOSED MOLE ongoing activities include: examining a decomposer habitat with All Bugs Go to Kevin, bird tours and tips for recording your findings on eBird with Sinnissippi Audubon, searching for amphibians and reptiles with Phil Rezin (Wild Birds Unlimited, get tips on staging your family photo in nature with Jeff Pfaller, learn how to use your cell phone to get great wildflower photos with Chris Reisetter,  find out how David C. Olson takes photos of wildlife, search for the Star-nosed mole and other mammals, learn about groundwater and soil, help document what butterflies and other creatures are at Silver Creek Woods. Explore the creek to learn what aquatic creatures use it and learn about what trees and other plants grow here. Visit The Most Wanted station to learn about invasive species and how Roscoe Sportsmen's Club helps tackle these threats at Silver Creek Woods Preserve. 

Scheduled activities:
9:30 a.m. - Bird hike with Joel Neylon (Wild Birds Unlimited)
11:00 a.m. - Pollinator and wildflower hike with Joel Neylon and NLI's Kyle Hulbert
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Big Jon's Dogs n More food truck

Read more details, find out what you should bring, and PLEASE REGISTER for this FREE event here:
https://www.naturalland.org/event/bioblitz-quest-for-the-star-nosed-mole/

See Friday's event, BioBlitz! Secrets of the Night information here:
https://www.naturalland.org/event/bioblitz-secrets-of-the-night/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/bioblitz-quest-for-the-star-nosed-mole/200030153272515
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6040 Tipple Rd, Rockford, IL 61102-4442, United States
- **lat**: 42.20572
- **long**: -89.15666
- **full address**: 6040 Tipple Rd, Rockford, IL 61102-4442, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BioBlitz! Quest for the Star-nosed Mole being held?
  - **A:** BioBlitz! Quest for the Star-nosed Mole takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 6040 Tipple Rd, Rockford, IL 61102-4442, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BioBlitz! Quest for the Star-nosed Mole?
  - **A:** BioBlitz! Quest for the Star-nosed Mole is organized by Natural Land Institute.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BioBlitz! Quest for the Star-nosed Mole is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BioBlitz! Quest for the Star-nosed Mole sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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