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
Botanist Chris Benda (aka Illinois Botanizer) travels throughout Illinois every year, visiting nature preserves, leading nature tours for the public, and en-countering all kinds of neat plants and animals. Join him as he presents photographs highlighting his best nature encounters of 2025. Registration is required. Please call Jennifer Randolph, the Read more
The Veterans’ Day Parade will be held on November 11, starting at 11 a.m. The parade will start at Rusty's at the Anna City Park and proceed West on Davie St. then turn South on Main St. The parade will end at the Anna City Park. For more information contact Read more
The Christmas Barn Sale Trail is a unique driving event that offers a fantastic opportunity to discover hidden gems, local treasures and festive holiday finds-all conveniently spaced within 7 miles apart. Hop in your car and enjoy a leisurely journey, taking in the picturesque countryside as you make your way Read more
Beautiful scenery, super fast course on the Tunnel Hill State trail. Perfect place for a first 100 or 50 miler, or a personal best. durb417@gmail.com
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 she guides participants along the 1/3 mile accessible Post Oak Trail. This program is free and open to the public Read more
Learn the ABC's of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? This workshop will set you on the path for success. Did you know some counts in southern Illinois are almost 30 to 50 year traditions? As a CBC participant, you will coordinate with Read more
Pope county is the ‘Deer Capitol of Illinois’ and the bucks are what legendary trophies are made from, you have to celebrate the opening day of deer season with a holiday. Prize-winning bucks abound in Pope County where the joke is, deer easily outnumber humans ten to one. Deer Festival Read more
LOCATION: General John A. Logan Museum located at 1613 Edith St. in Murphysboro, IL Visit the historic neighborhood and enjoy live holiday music, visit historic homes, holiday craft activities for all ages, witness craftsmen at work, enjoy an old fashioned puppet show great for the whole family, warm up with hot Read more
Wreath Making Workshop, Presenters: Anne Townsend and Erin Garrett. 1:30–3:00 p.m. (618) 657-2064
Come make a wreath to decorate your front door during the holiday season! Learn from Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers as they demonstrate how to make your own holiday wreath using foraged materials like evergreen branches, pinecones, dried plants, and more. All supplies will be provided for you to Read more
First Day Hikes – Ring in 2027 with Nature! Illinois Department of Natural Resources in partnership with America’s State Parks. Join us as we kick off this historic year with the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative! From coast to coast, individuals and families will welcome the New Year by stepping outdoors, Read more