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The Case of the Missing Acorn

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 815-722-4121

Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center

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A closeup of an acorn with a cap on the ground.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)

Event details

This ongoing program runs from Thursday, Oct. 1, to Saturday, Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.

Squirrel needs your help! His best friend, Acorn, has gone missing! Where has she gone? To solve this mystery, stop by the Hidden Oaks Nature Center front desk to get your first clue. Then unlock your inner detective and follow the rest of the clues as they lead you on a nutty journey around the nature center campus. After you have solved the mystery, head back to the nature center for a prize. 

Event requirements

No registration required.

Trails are on natural surfaces with uneven terrain. Hidden Oaks Nature Center is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.