This workshop will introduce children and adults to basic orienteering concepts: how to use a compass measure distances with paces and traverse an orienteering course. Participants will be provided with the use of a compass and a course map and will practice new-found skills along a predetermined course. Call Molie Read more…

Cars and trucks are polished to perfection and fill Fort Massac State Park for the popular show.  Free.  800-949-5740.

Join us as we celebrate freedom at our annual Fourth of July Celebration at our beautiful Riverside Park featuring: Live music on the shell: Jeremy Todd 5-7pm https://m.facebook.com/jeremytmcconaughey Honey & Tar 7:30-9:30pm https://www.facebook.com/honeyandtar Followed by fireworks show at Dark! food will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors

Located in the area at Front and Cleveland Streets, Tamms, IL.  Car show during the day.  Music starts at 6, with Fireworks at 10pm

The City of Harrisburg is pleased to announce our 2022 Fourth of July Celebration. We are excited to be able to continue on with our celebration and are looking forward to an even bigger show this year!  City Hall at 618.253.7451

Be sure to save room for mushrooms! Join Naturalist and wild food enthusiast Alex Holmes for an introduction to edible summer mushrooms and how to prepare them. Registration is required. registration required.  618-457-4836

Annual Hummingbird Day at War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, hosted by Shawnee Chapter War Bluff Bird Sanctuary, 99-69 Bushwack Rd, Golconda, IL 62938

There are over 400 species of rare plants known from Illinois, but many of them look similar to more common species. This presentation will discuss the identifica-tion of rare plants and explain how to differentiate them from their related counter-parts. Registration is required.

oin University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Department of Natural Resources at our first Magnificent Moths event during during National Moth Week! Did you know there are over 150,000 species of moths in the world? Moths play an important role in the food web, but are often ignored. Join us Read more…

Join Project Diehard for our 2nd annual amazing event:  Hope Stock. This event is going to happen on July 29th, 30th, 31st.  189 Haven of Love Dr, Makanda, IL. Project Diehard is a faith based and scripture led Veteran owned nonprofit that works with Veterans and their families through short Read more…

Learn about the trouble with using common names for plants instead of their Latin name. Join Erin Garrett with U of I Extension and explore some commonly used names that refer to multiple species and dive into the use of the word “weed.” Registration is required.