Rusty Rodeo

In partnership with Forest Preserve District of Kane County, St. Charles Park District, Friends of the Fox, and the Invasive Crayfish Coalition, come round up some rusty crayfish and help remove this invader from the river at our Rusty Rodeo conservation event! Families are encouraged to participate in this FREE event and join us in the water to collect, identify and remove this invasive species. Prizes are given to the participant who collects the most, the largest, and the smallest of these unwanted invaders.

Participants will need to provide their own supplies. We suggest bringing an aquatic net and bucket, and wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

All Ages – Free!

New for 2024: To help offset costs of this free event, Rusty Rodeo t-shirts are available for purchase! T-shirts can be purchased online or at Red Oak Nature Center for $8. T-shirts purchased online will need to be picked up at Red Oak Nature Center.