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  • February 2026

  • Sat 28

    Reintroduction of Alligator Gar to the Cache River Watershed

    February 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Reintroduction of Alligator Gar to the Cache River Watershed, Presenter: Mark Denzer, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

  • March 2026

  • Fri 6

    Shawnee Hills Wine Trail – Wine & Food Pairing Weekend

    March 6 - March 7

    Wineries on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create a wonderful weekend of savory wine and cheese pairings. We invite you to join us for a progressive […]

  • Sat 7

    Dirty South Roubaix Bike Race

    March 7

    100k+ as the main event of the day, but will also offer a shorter course for anyone who doesn't want to tackle the full 100k. The short course will be […]

  • Sat 7

    Guided Hike

    March 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring. All hikes are open to the public free of charge.  These hikes are […]

  • Sat 7

    Buds and Bark Tree Hike-Giant City State Park

    March 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Identifying trees without leaves is a snap when you know what to look for. Join MDC Community Forester, Jennifer Behnken, as she shares easy and fun tips to discover trees […]

  • Sat 7

    Shawnee Plunge

    March 7 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    It's about freezin for a reason.  Pounds Hollow Recreation Area will be the chilly site for the Shawnee Polar Plunge into Pounds Hollow Lake to support the Friends of the […]

  • Sun 8

    Birding Hike-Giant City State Park

    March 8 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

    With the vegetation out of the way, it’s a great time to look for birds in Giant City! Join Vicki Lang-Mendenhall, park volunteer and Southern Illinois Audubon Society member, as […]

  • Sun 8

    What Frog is That?-Giant City State Park

    March 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Sat 14

    Amphibians Program and Optional Hike

    March 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Amphibians Program and Optional Hike, Presenter: Tony Gerard, 10:00 a.m.

  • Sat 14

    Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center

    March 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center

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