Welcome to Nature at The Confluence!

Nature At The Confluence is an initiative to transform the area of land where Turtle Creek meets the Rock River into a community space that celebrates the natural and historical signifigance of the land. It opened June 17, 2017 after years of planning and fundraising by Beloit 2020. This project was fully funded by donations by Beloit 2020 members and was gifted to the City of South Beloit for everyone to enjoy.

Planting Seeds of Renewal

Nature At The Confluence is a story of renewal. The property that the campus sits on has been neglected and misused for nearly 100 years, but is being brought back to life. This project will beckon people to come explore its beauty once again. It is also a site of historical significance. Located halfway along the newly designated national Rock River Trail, this land has been used and explored by humans for more than 13,000 years. Ancient hunters, native American mound-builders, French fur traders and today’s river explorers have all traversed the waters and lands of this area. This history of the space along the banks of the Turtle Creek and Rock River make the Confluence an appropriate site to tell a very important story about urban ecology and renewal.

Upcoming Events and Programs

August 21 (Monday)

Solar Eclipse Celebration at Nature At The Confluence

Aug 21 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Nature At The Confluence Campus

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Because no other country will get to see this total eclipse, it’s being nicknamed[...]

August 22 (Tuesday)

Nature Kids program | Have fun naturally!

Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Nature At The Confluence Campus

Kids + Nature = Fun! Introducing our new Nature Kids program. Bring the kids to Nature At the Confluence for some natural fun! A program that offers free play time at our Discovery Stops featuring[...]

Cameras At The Confluence: Photographer Meetup Event Featuring the Work of Joel Sartore

Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Nature At The Confluence Campus

Calling all photographers! Here’s your chance to meet. learn. share. Each month “Cameras At The Confluence” will feature a segment of National Geographic Masters of Photography video course, then have some time to talk, share[...]

August 23 (Wednesday)

Wednesday Walkabout

Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Nature At The Confluence Campus

Hit the gravel-packed trails each week for the Wednesday Walkabout at the Confluence Campus, from 9am-11am. Come when you want, go as far as you like! Bring a friend, your kids, or your pup (on[...]

Wednesday Weeders – A Green Team Program

Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Nature At The Confluence Campus

Weeds happen! We invite you to be part of the Green Team and help us stay on top of the weeding and other invasive plants at Nature At The Confluence! Spend as much time as[...]

August 26 (Saturday)

“The Confluence: Looking Back, Looking Forward” Guided Tours at Nature At the Confluence – South Beloit Centennial Celebration Event

Aug 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Nature At The Confluence

Free 45 Minute Guided Tours Offered: 12pm 2:00pm The Confluence Learning Center and Grounds are open 9am-3pm. The confluence of Turtle Creek and the Rock River has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years,[...]

South Beloit Centennial Community Paddle Trip

Aug 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Nature At The Confluence

The confluence of Turtle Creek and the Rock River has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, as fertile land and abundant resources made it a very desirable place to live. Native American Indians[...]

Community Cleanup! “Good” plant or “Bad” plant? : Plant ID/Invasive Species Removal at Nature At the Confluence

Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Nature At The Confluence

“Good” plant or “Bad” plant? Let’s dig in and find out! Join the adult Stream Team and spend a morning learning basic plant I.D. techniques and how to identify the plants that don’t belong near[...]

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Wednesday Weeders help clean up the Confluence property!

Weeds happen! We invite you to be part of the Green Team and help us stay on top of the weeding and other invasive plants at Nature At The Confluence! Spend as much time as you can share to help bring this land back to life! Come for 1 to 2 hours whenever you are...