Events

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

Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center

The Illinoisan glacier pushed farther south in Illinois than anywhere in North America, including encroaching on the Northern edges of Giant City Park, reforming the landscape across our region with plentiful evidence of that event that remains today. Bring your lunch and join Steve Gariepy, experiential education specialist with the Read more

The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are open to the public free of charge.  These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes Read more

Join local Botanist, Chris Benda, as he discusses how to identify the differences between some common grasses and sedges of southern Illinois. Please call 618-457-4836 to register. 

Meet with other artists and work simultaneously as individuals or collaborate on a piece. The event is free. Come paint a 12x12 muslin square to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. Your square will go to the Here and Now shop to become part of a quilt banner Celebrating America. OR you Read more

This day is a great opportunity for those interested in seeing the animals to get a closer look at Bison Bluff Farms. It is also a great chance to purchase our bison meat and merchandise from our farm location. Again there is no admission fee, however donations are certainly appreciated! Read more

At the Tuscan Sun Event Pavilion  This conference is meant to support, encourage and inspire other women through speakers, networking and good old fashioned fun! Union County Women in Business is hosting its Annual Women's Conference ! This conference, like the organization, is meant to empower and encourage women in Read more

Arts Amaze will bring together artists, performers, educators, advocates, and arts organizations to celebrate creativity, embrace innovation in arts education, and inspire new ideas in visual and performance arts. See the agenda below for a comprehensive overview of the day.  (618) 457-5100

The River-to River Trail Society announces its schedule of free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring Hiking Season. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty and are intended for people in very good health Read more

TDip. Dunk. Wrap. Anyway, you do it there are some really egg-citing ways to naturally dye eggs. Kara and Anne will help you eggs-plore different techniques and dyes that will get you hopping into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget to register soon, this is an egg-clusive and egg-clent workshop you Read more