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
Amphibians Program and Optional Hike, Presenter: Tony Gerard, 10:00 a.m.
Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center
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 Read more
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 Read more
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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