The creeks are running, the flowers are blooming, and everything is green! What better time to head out to the Giant City Visitors Center, have a cup of coffee and a snack, a little conversation, and then head out to the beautiful late spring woods for a short and leisurly […]
Join us at Blue Sky Vineyard for an afternoon of fun and fantastic live music as we tip our hats to this year’s graduates! Grab a friend (or two!) and soak in the good vibes with fine wine, great tunes, and the best kind of company. Shop local artisans, enjoy Read more
Presenter: Adam Phillips, IDNR District Wildlife Biologist 618-657-2064.
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
The creeks are running, the flowers are blooming, and everything is green! What better time to head out to the Giant City Visitors Center, have a cup of coffee and a snack, a little conversation, and then head out to the beautiful late spring woods for a short and leisurly Read more
Host: Sydney Waters, Natural Resources Coordinator, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host one of the largest motorcycle events in the Midwest - The Annual Blessing of the Bikes. This event is coordinated by the Christian Motorcyclists Association and is a longstanding Southern Illinois tradition. This event remains one of the largest annual events at Bald Read more
Bike the wonderful Tunnel Hill State Trail starting in Vienna, Illinois (Routes: 10 miles, 20 miles, and 40 miles). See amazing sights, old railroad trestles, and even a 500+ foot train tunnel you can ride through on the 20 and 40-mile routes Sign up here: Tour de Tunnel Bike Ride Read more
SAG Station (Drinks and Snacks) and SAG Driver will be available during the run times. Run race timing will be provided for competitive runners. You can run at your own pace if you want to or try to race others. Food trucks and entertainment will be present at the park Read more
 (Pulaski Co) Mounds City National Cemetery, 10am. This elaborate service consists of the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, lowering of the Flag, Invocation, Civil War Re-enactors, Guest Speakers, Laying of the Wreath, Benediction, rifle and cannon salute, and Taps. 618-748-9041
Half of the magic and majesty of Earth happens at night while we are boxed up in our homes and buildings! Join SIU STEM Education Research Center experiential educator Steve Gariepy for an interpretive walk through the interesting Giant City uplands as day shifts to night. Please call 618-457-4836 for Read more
Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center 8885 State Route 37 South • Cypress, Illinois 62923 Phone: (618) 657-2064