Starved Rock State Park has announced its November programs and events, including two programs that require advance online registration, park officials said.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources runs free programs at the park's Visitor Center near Utica. According to the park's announcement, two November events require registration through the Starved Rock Eventbrite page:
- Nov. 8 \u2014 Nature's Beat Drum Circle Harmony. Registration is open.
- Nov. 28 \u2014 Finding Thankfulness in Nature Guided Hike. Registration opens Oct. 28.
Park officials asked the public to note the importance of registering when it is required.
Background
According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website, all state park programs and events are free to visitors, though some require pre-registration and donations are appreciated. The programs are supported by the Starved Rock Foundation, a not-for-profit friends group of the park, along with contributions from visitors and the community.
The department's website says the Starved Rock Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and serves as headquarters for park operations, including the park office and an interpretive center with exhibits detailing the park's history, geology and ecology. The site notes the Visitor Center is closed on Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving.
The Visitor Center is located along the Illinois River off Route 178, near Utica. The park's main phone line is 815-667-4726.
Source: the original release