Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point in Makanda, IL boasts a gorgeous backdrop for guided mushroom hikes, plant ID hikes, camping, mushroom foraging, educational workshops, mushroom and wellness workshops. Local mushroom and woodland-themed vendors will sell their goods on-site, and live music will play throughout Saturday. Day passes and weekend camping Read more…
Join us for our annual blown glass pumpkin patch and pick your favorites from over 500 one of a kind glass pumpkins! Open two weekends in October (8&9 - 15&16) from 10am-3pm every day. Each glass pumpkin is handmade with love right here in Southern IL (the outskirts of Murphysboro Read more…
Formal programs will be held at 10:00 a.m., with a presentation by Dr. Brian M. Butler, Department of Anthropology and Center for Archaeological Investigation Southern Illinois University Carbondale, (Retired) and member of the Kincaid Mounds Support Organization. and a presentation at 1:00 pm by Dr. Paul Welch, Chair and Associate Read more…
This program engages elementary to middle school age children on a guided trick-or-treat adventure through the Wetlands Center and along the Egret Slough Trail. The half-mile trail will give families a chance to interact with misunderstood creatures of the swamp and enjoy the magic of Halloween. Children are welcome to Read more…
Pallet Painting project with a bit a Shawnee Lemonade. At Southern Illinois Ax & Ale: So IL's premier axe throwing venue in Harrisburg IL with tap room, games, beer garden & event spaces
It’s a Copperhead......or, is it? It may be chilly out but spring will be here before we know it! Join biologist John Palis as we get a jumpstart on warmer weather by learning how to identify our southern Illinois reptile friends. Registration is required. 618-457-4836
Steve & Eric Dueling piano returns to Axe Ale for another great event.
Lets flash back to the 80s for fun party with the Brat Pack. Pull those leg warmers out, show off that big hair and come dressed to have a great time.
Southern Illinois premier music variety show. It's going to be a great night of music and a great family show. This time the Shawnee Hills offer is giving back to Union County by donating 100% of it’s profits to Performing Arts Scholarships to the 4 high schools in Union County, Read more…
Event will on the Vienna, IL town square will include: A FREE community event sponsored by the Revive Vienna Committee and located on the Square around the Historic Johnson County Courthouse in Vienna, IL ~Horse & Carriage Rides ~Pictures with Santa ~Miss Daisy the Cow ~Candy Cane Hunt ~Caroling ~Christmas Read more…
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge Put your citizen science skills to work in service of the longest-running database in all of ornithology. Bird watchers at all levels, including beginners, are welcome to participate in the all-day count will be held on Monday. This early winter bird census is conducted at Read more…
The holidays are just around the corner so mark your calendar to attend our Ugly Sweater party. If you attended last year you know it's a fun night. Come dressed in your ugliest christmas sweater
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