Grab your paddle & register for Pyramid Acres Marina's Annual PADDLE FEST! Bring your KAYAK, CANOE, PADDLE BOARD or PEDAL BOAT & enjoy a day of water sports with friends and family on beautiful Lake of Egypt. Over $800 in prizes were given away last year to participants. Cost $25 Read more…
Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society announces Ed Annable will present a program on "Johnson County Went to War 1861-1865." contact Gary Hacker (lake3@frontier.com).
The Shawnee Saunterers is a Facebook group composed of Southern Illinois folks 50 and older who love to spend their time hiking and exploring the Shawnee National Forest. Tuesday, May 31, The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest partners with the Saunterers for a trash blast from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Read more…
Galatia, IL. Carnival rides, Music and entertainment, flea market. 618-926-4661 All three days: Townwide Rummage Sale Thursday June 2: 5:00-9:30 Free Rides, Food Vendors, Flea Market 6:30-7:00 Local Gospel 7:00-9:30 Dennis Stroughmatt & Swinging Country Friday June 3 4:00 Flea Market 5:00 Food Vendors, Free Rides-10:00 pm? 6:00 Recognition of Veterans Read more…
While identifying grasses can be tricky, it doesn’t always have to be. Learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify common grasses on your next hike, without learning complex terminology or needing a hand lens. Registration is required.
TThe cypress firefly, lightening bug, (Photuris walldoxeyi) was first documented in early 2019 in high-quality cypress swamps in Mississippi, Tennessee and Indiana. A confirmed Illinois sighting was recorded at the Heron Pond boardwalk in June 2019. Natural heritage biologist Christina Feng will tell us about fireflies of Illinois while leading Read more…
Upick lavender farm will be open June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. Each of these weekend days the hours will be 10 am to 5 pm. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss our short season.
Please join us for a reception celebrating our Works of Nature and Sarah Capps Exhibits!. For more information, contact boxoffice@sic.edu or (618) 252-5400, ext. 2486. https://www.facebook.com/events/3252698118387006
Upick lavender farm will be open June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. Each of these weekend days the hours will be 10 am to 5 pm. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss our short season.
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.
Upick lavender farm will be open June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. Each of these weekend days the hours will be 10 am to 5 pm. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss our short season.