Photography Contest for 2027–2028 Rock Falls Area Visitor Guide
Help showcase the beauty, charm, and unique spirit of the Rock Falls area!
October 21, 2026
Nature
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Along the Rock: Halloween Apple Folklore, Pumpkin Pie History & The Great Pumpkin Smash! Part 2
Halloween traditions are filled with spooky stories, unusual folklore and seasonal fun, but many have deeper connections to plants and history.
October 16, 2026
Path to the Future to Host Fall Fest in Rock Falls
Path to the Future will host its Fall Fest, “Pumpkins, Purpose & Possibilities,” on Saturday, October 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1803 E. Rock Falls Road in Rock Falls.
October 16, 2026
Canoeists Travel Through Prophetstown for Rock River Trail Initiative Challenge
Two canoeists passed through Prophetstown this week in an attempt to paddle the length of the Rock River from its headwaters in Wisconsin to its confluence with the Mississippi River in Rock Island.
October 15, 2026
Good Growing: Put Your Leaves to Work this Fall
Now that cooler temperatures have arrived, along with shorter days, we’re starting to see leaves change color.
October 15, 2026
Along the Rock: Pumpkins, Jack-o’-Lanterns & Halloween Horticulture! Part 1
Fall is the perfect time to celebrate pumpkins, explore gardening traditions, and uncover the history behind some of Halloween’s most recognizable decorations.
October 13, 2026
Dear Illinois Drivers: Don’t Get Caught in the Headlights This Fall
SPRINGFIELD –Autumn in Illinois offers some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the country, with spectacular foliage, magical sunsets and stunning drives.
October 13, 2026
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves Launch Month-long Marathon of Restorative Care for Cemetery Prairies
Calling all nature lovers, action-takers, and people who like to work together to make change:
October 13, 2026
Don’t Trash Pumpkins After Halloween, Smash Them
Whether picking out pumpkins from a field or carving fun faces into them with friends, pumpkins show everyone it’s the fall season. What happens when it’s time to say goodbye as they melt on the porch?
October 13, 2026
Repot that Plant While Tuning in to Extension’s ‘Gardening in the Air’ Virtual Gardening Sessions
Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall Saturday.
October 8, 2026
