Tours/Hikes

Third Saturday Garden Tours (April-Oct.) and Public Mansion Tours showcase the exquisite beauty Allerton as well as the fascinating history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate. Led by our knowledgeable and passionate Natural Areas Manager, our guided hikes include everything from full moon explorations to bird watching adventures.

If you are interested in booking a private tour or hike, please contact us at AllertonEvents@illinois.edu.

Tours/Hikes

Name: Winter Tree Identification
Start: 2027-02-19T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2027-02-19T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Studio

December 2026
Holiday Mansion Tours

December 20 ● 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Holiday Mansion Tours

Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

Experience level: Beginner; all ages (all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Come see the Mansion shine in all its holiday splendor at our Holiday […]
February 2027
First Friday Bird Hikes

February 5, 2027 ● 9:00 am - 11:00 am First Friday Bird Hikes

Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, November 6, December 4, or February 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet […]
Winter Tree Identification

February 19, 2027 ● 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

Experience level: Beginner; all ages (minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn how to identify trees in winter during Winter Tree Identification on Friday, February […]

Holiday GLOW

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December 2026

Holiday Mansion Tours

February 2027

First Friday Bird Hikes

Winter Tree Identification

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