Chris Evans works with the University of Illinois Extension at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. The Anna-Jo Garden Club hosts a monthly speaker series on conservation topics relevant to land and homeowners, gardeners, enthusiasts, or working professionals. It is free so Come!
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1 event,FRIDAY, Feb 27, 6 PM: Blue and Gray Dinner – Guest Speaker is Betsy Brown, President of the Board of Directors for General John A. Logan Museum. Her topic is John A. Logan’s beliefs before the Civil War. Tickets are $25 and please RSVP no later than February 25, 2024 […] |
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Reintroduction of Alligator Gar to the Cache River Watershed, Presenter: Mark Denzer, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
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Step out of the winter gray and into a world where glitter meets grit, romance takes a backseat, and pleasure - of every variety - sits firmly in the driver’s seat. Palentine's Day is Southern Illinois’ decadent theatrical alternative to the usual February fluff: a dark circus celebration of self-love, Read more |
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Wineries on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create a wonderful weekend of savory wine and cheese pairings. We invite you to join us for a progressive tasting along the trail and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of our wines paired with delicious samples. ADVANCE TICKET SALES […]
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Trash Blasts will happen on the first Friday of every month from March until June from 1 pm to 3 pm at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest. The selected sites for this spring are: Iron Furnace on March 6 Grantsburg Swamp on April 3 Ripple Hollow on May Read more |
5 events,100k+ as the main event of the day, but will also offer a shorter course for anyone who doesn't want to tackle the full 100k. The short course will be somewhere near half of the 100k. Don't worry, it will still have hills and gravel ;) The racers from the […]
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The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or Read more
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Identifying trees without leaves is a snap when you know what to look for. Join MDC Community Forester, Jennifer Behnken, as she shares easy and fun tips to discover trees using their buds and bark. We will be hiking the 1 mile Giant City Nature Trail. This program is free Read more
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It's about freezin for a reason. Pounds Hollow Recreation Area will be the chilly site for the Shawnee Polar Plunge into Pounds Hollow Lake to support the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest and the Equality Fire Department. Onsite check-in will begin at 1:30 p.m. The plunge starts approximately at Read more |
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With the vegetation out of the way, it’s a great time to look for birds in Giant City! Join Vicki Lang-Mendenhall, park volunteer and Southern Illinois Audubon Society member, as she guides participants along the 1/3 mile accessible Post Oak Trail. This program is free and open to the public Read more
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It may be chilly out but spring is right around the corner! Join renowned Biologist John Palis as we get a jumpstart on warmer weather by learning how to identify the frogs of southern Illinois. This will be a free indoor presentation with limited seating. No live animals will be Read more |
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Amphibians Program and Optional Hike, Presenter: Tony Gerard, 10:00 a.m.
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Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center
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The Illinoisan glacier pushed farther south in Illinois than anywhere in North America, including encroaching on the Northern edges of Giant City Park, reforming the landscape across our region with plentiful evidence of that event that remains today. Bring your lunch and join Steve Gariepy, experiential education specialist with the […]
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The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes […] |
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Join local Botanist, Chris Benda, as he discusses how to identify the differences between some common grasses and sedges of southern Illinois. Please call 618-457-4836 to register. |
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Meet with other artists and work simultaneously as individuals or collaborate on a piece. The event is free. Come paint a 12x12 muslin square to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. Your square will go to the Here and Now shop to become part of a quilt banner Celebrating America. OR you Read more |
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Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast at Touch of Nature. A family-fun event, 9am to 3pm. Learn the process of making maple syrup from the woods to the kitchen. Maple syrup demonstrations, interpretive hikes, blacksmith, hide tanning, silk embroidery, furniture making, and local artisans and vendors. A home-cooked pancake breakfast […]
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This day is a great opportunity for those interested in seeing the animals to get a closer look at Bison Bluff Farms. It is also a great chance to purchase our bison meat and merchandise from our farm location. Again there is no admission fee, however donations are certainly appreciated! Read more
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At the Tuscan Sun Event Pavilion This conference is meant to support, encourage and inspire other women through speakers, networking and good old fashioned fun! Union County Women in Business is hosting its Annual Women's Conference ! This conference, like the organization, is meant to empower and encourage women in Read more
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Arts Amaze will bring together artists, performers, educators, advocates, and arts organizations to celebrate creativity, embrace innovation in arts education, and inspire new ideas in visual and performance arts. See the agenda below for a comprehensive overview of the day. (618) 457-5100
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The River-to River Trail Society announces its schedule of free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring Hiking Season. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty and are intended for people in very good health Read more
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TDip. Dunk. Wrap. Anyway, you do it there are some really egg-citing ways to naturally dye eggs. Kara and Anne will help you eggs-plore different techniques and dyes that will get you hopping into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget to register soon, this is an egg-clusive and egg-clent workshop you Read more |
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concert in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby. Tickets ($10 adults and $5 students) will be available at the door. For more information, visit sic.edu/CAS. |
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Join us at Touch of Nature for a full day of learning, networking, and outdoor fun! This free event explores the growing outdoor economy in Southern Illinois, with presentations covering topics like forest management, outdoor education, regional economic development, community wellness, and more. Enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by SI Read more |
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Annual Women's Health Naturally Expo will bring natural healthcare practitioners and providers together from all over the Southern Illinois region in a nurturing environment where they can meet with and help educate women on how to naturally care for themselves and their families. Panel discussion on the same topic; catered Read more
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The River-to River Trail Society announces its schedule of free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for the Spring Hiking Season. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. No reservations are required. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for Read more |
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Join us on our Full Pink Moon Paddle. The Pink Moon symbolizes the sprouting of seed and the explosion of spring flowers particularly wild ground phlox or pink moss phlox which is one of the first flowers to bloom with the arrival of the spring. Kayak the Cache wetlands and Read more |
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Rendleman Orchards will host the unveiling of its official historical marker for the Rendleman Orchards Historic District, recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A brief dedication ceremony will be held Friday, April 3 at 12:00 p.m. at Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass. The short program will honor […]
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Trash Blasts will happen on the first Friday of every month from March until June from 1 pm to 3 pm at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest. The selected sites for this spring are: Grantsburg Swamp on April 3 Ripple Hollow on May 1 Dutchman Lake on June […] |
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Butterflies and the Plants They Need Presentation, surveyinformation, and optional hike Presenters: Anne Parmley, Mary McCarthy, Pat Dunbar For additional information visit Cache River State Natural Area on Facebook. (618) 657-2064
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The River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people […]
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Butterflies and the Plants They Need - Presentation, Survey Information, and Optional Hike, Presenters: Anne Parmley, Mary McCarthy, Pat Dunbar, 1:00 p.m.
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Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illinois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Please […] |
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The Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass will host the 88th Annual Easter Sunrise Service. This annual service remains one of the longest standing traditions in the region. The gates will open at 5:00am. Handicap parking and on-site golf cart shuttles will be available. In 1937, two men […] |