Events

Save the Dates!

Bur Oak Land Trust has many free events for the public in 2025 including hikes, programs and family days!

Keep an eye out for event registrations and more details. We can’t wait for another amazing year of getting our communities in nature and doing more for the outdoors.

New this year is the Bur Oak Hiking Club! See the full calendar for hike themes and dates.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Golden Hour

Oct. 16, 2025 • 5:15-8:30 p.m.
Wilson's Ciderhouse and Venue
$175

Crayfish Crawl

July 26, 2025 • 10 AM - Noon
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Free

Kessler Prairie Hike

July 19, 2025 • 9-11 AM
Kessler Prairie
Free

Hike with Pride

June 28, 2025 • 10 AM - Noon
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Free

Robin Wall Kimmerer at The Englert

May 20, 2025 • 7-8:30 p.m.
The Englert Theatre
$30-$75

Gift of Gratitude – Prairie Preview 40

May 17, 2025 • 4-7 PM
Cangleska Wakan
Free

Mindfulness Hike – Prairie Preview 40

May 16, 2025 • 5-7 PM
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Free

Prairie Preview 40

May 14, 2025 • 4:30-7:40 PM
International Ballroom at the IMU
Free

Backyard Biodiversity Project

Planting Instructions
Bur Oak Land Trust
Free

Painting in the Prairie

April 26, 2025 • 9 AM - 2 PM
Belgum Grove Preserve
Registration Full

Spring Ephemeral Hike

Registration Full
Big Grove Preserve
Free

Evening Spring Ephemeral Hike

April 18, 2025 • 5-7 PM
Big Grove Preserve
Free