Treat your tastebuds to some of the unique flavors of GlenRock Pop! The GlenRock Promotional Event Trailer will be onsite at the Dunn Museum to help celebrate Bess Bower Dunn Day from 10:00am-4:30pm.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Bess Bower Dunn with FREE general admission at the Dunn Museum.

Take part in a celebration of the Pop that became part of the region's identity and the community that brought it back. Learn about the Past, Present, and most importantly, the future of GlenRock Pop from Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Keith Michalek.

Learn about the Museum’s own Bess Bower Dunn through a lecture followed by discussion and the opportunity to look closely at primary sources and other materials associated with Bess. Explore the role of a historian and the relevancy of history preservation today.

Go behind the scenes to learn how we restore native habitats and how you can help ensure they remain healthy forever.

Enjoy an evening of summer birdwatching during the glow of the golden hour when the preserves come alive with avian activity.

Grab a tasty brew with friends at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove while you test your knowledge on Lake County's past and present in a fun and educational trivia game. Your team will be quizzed on nature, history, the forest preserves, and more.

Learn about the native gardens that surround the Ryerson Welcome Center and Ryerson Education Center and are used as a model of sustainable solutions to stormwater management as well as provide an accessible view of pollinator-friendly plants for Environmental Education programming.

Help us manage these gardens by assisting with on-going seasonal needs. Activities dependent on season and include weeding, planting, seed collection, pruning, and watering.