Pope county is the ‘Deer Capitol of Illinois’ and the bucks are what legendary trophies are made from, you have to celebrate the opening day of deer season with a holiday. Prize-winning bucks abound in Pope County where the joke is, deer easily outnumber humans ten to one. Deer Festival Read more
LOCATION: General John A. Logan Museum located at 1613 Edith St. in Murphysboro, IL Visit the historic neighborhood and enjoy live holiday music, visit historic homes, holiday craft activities for all ages, witness craftsmen at work, enjoy an old fashioned puppet show great for the whole family, warm up with hot Read more
Wreath Making Workshop, Presenters: Anne Townsend and Erin Garrett. 1:30–3:00 p.m. (618) 657-2064
Come make a wreath to decorate your front door during the holiday season! Learn from Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers as they demonstrate how to make your own holiday wreath using foraged materials like evergreen branches, pinecones, dried plants, and more. All supplies will be provided for you to Read more
First Day Hikes – Ring in 2027 with Nature! Illinois Department of Natural Resources in partnership with America’s State Parks. Join us as we kick off this historic year with the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative! From coast to coast, individuals and families will welcome the New Year by stepping outdoors, Read more
Held at the Pavilion, Marion, IL. boats, trailers, campers, fishing tackle, educational sessions, family activities, and more!
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 Read more
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
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
It takes place in the Murphysboro historic district (Oak and 16th Streets) adjacent to the General John A. Logan Museum. The fair features over 40 artists with every type of art medium you can imagine. Music will be provided, with a different musician(s) every hour. We will have food trucks Read more