Southern Illinois has a wide range of hiking possibilities and there are always new trails to discover! Join Hiking with Shawn, Local Shawnee Forest fanatic, as he discusses what to wear, gear, apps to use, tips for the trail and hiking trails you might be unfamiliar with! Registration is required.
The unglaciated terrain of extreme southern Illinois is home to a variety of plant species not found in the rest of the state, making many of them rare in Illinois. Yet the resources available to monitor and protect them are more limited. To alleviate this, the Plants of Concern (POC) Read more…
Most books are $1 - eight rooms full of books Brush Building in the CPL parking lot, enter the parking lot on Monroe Street (between Poplar and 51 South)
The River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people Read more…
Spring is almost officially here and the frog calls have started! Join Biologist John Palis as we get a jumpstart on warmer weather by learning how to identify our local frogs by sight and sound. Registration required. Please call 618-457-4836.
March is a great time to look for spring migrators in Giant City! Join Vicki Lang-Mendenhall, park volunteer and Southern Illinois Audubon Society member, as she guides participants along the 3/4 mile Indian Creek Nature Trail. Registration is required for all programs. Please call the Giant City Visitors Center at Read more…
There will be loads of activities for your kiddos inside Annabelle Market and in Various Businesses in Anna-Jonesboro!! Oh and the best part…. Disney Princesses will be in town from 10-1!!! A list of Events/Princess Locations will be provided as plans are finalized. Keep checking back for updates!!!(This is fluid Read more…
the River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people Read more…
Visit the Cache River Wetland Center and enjoy a free movie on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3, or in the evening from 6 to 7. This year the focus is on Raptors or Birds of Prey. These are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates Read more…
Steve & Eric Dueling Pianos with special guest CHUCK TILLEY on drums. Chuck is one of Steve's bandmates in SIXWIRE. Since Sixwire sold out 2 shows at Kiki's the next night, Chuck is coming up early to play with Steve & Eric Dueling Pianos. Chuck was the drummer for ALABAMA Read more…
Downtown Murphysboro, Events including 5K Run, Parade, Kid's Fair, Craft Beer Tastings www.murphysborochamber.com
Spayghetti and Nutless Brownie Night at the Carbondale Elks Lodge #1243 220 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL 62901. All proceeds will benefit low cost spay and neuter coupons for the general public!!! This will be a ton of fun, and great food to boot! Only $20 to join us in Read more…
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