Rockton Pelican Fest

05/20/2026

LOST AND FOUND Is this yours? It appears to be a camera battery that was left behind at the Nygren Wetland Wildlife Overlook. Natural Land Institute has it in their office. Call 815-964-6666 to claim it.

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

Do you know how Sherwood the pelican got his name? When he was asked if he'd like to live in Rockton he said, "Sure would!" And we agree with him.

05/15/2026

Come see the Whitman Post Elementary Art Show on the red side of JR Finally Art and the Rockton Grade School pelican themed art in various shops through out Downtown Rockton. Saturday, May 16th

05/14/2026

Led by birding expert Joel Neylon
Sponsored by Sinnissippi Audubon Society.
Meet at the Nygren Wetland Wildlife Overlook at 7:15 a.m.. Joel Neylon will start the Early Bird Hike promptly at 7:30am on the search for songbirds, grassland birds, waterfowl and waterbirds along the edge of the wetland, prairie and woodlands of this 721 acre wildlife refuge owned by Natural Land Institute. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. Hiking level is easy to moderate. Lasts one hour.

05/13/2026

Look at photos from last year's and previous years' Rockton Pelican Fest to see what fun it is.

Sherwood LOVES to visit Rockton business owners to talk about pelican fest. If you see him walking around downtown make sure you get your picture with him!