Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your observations on these magnificent creatures? Join Horticulture Read more
JAre you excited to get outdoors and hit the trails but are scared of getting lost? Join Anne Townsend from Illinois Extension as she guides us through the basics of orienteering. The woods doesn’t have to be a scary place if you know how to navigate. Please call 618-457-4836 to Read more
Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illinois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Please Read more
Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illinois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Please Read more
Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Brain "Fox" Ellis will share a slice of the people, landscapes, and natural wonder of North America in the 1830s in this program at Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This program will take place on April 12 at 2 PM in the Interpretive Center Theater. Read more
The SIC Cultural Arts Series in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby. Tickets ($10 adults and $5 students) will be available at the door. Visit SIC’s website for more upcoming event information (sic.edu/events) and find Southeastern Illinois College on social media. For tickets or sponsorships, visit Read more
Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illi-nois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Registration Read more
It’s spring at Giant City State Park and that means the amphibians are prowling the Park looking for love! Join Jeremy Schumacher, local Forester and Amphibian enthusiast, as he leads a fun evening hike to identify calls and search for amphibians during the spring breeding season. Participants should be prepared Read more
This walk will offer you a chance to slow down and bring full awareness to your walking experience. You'll be present in each step, noticing your surroundings, grounding yourself in the moment, and taking in the atmosphere. We will immerse ourselves by engaging our senses, becoming more attuned to the Read more
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 of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or Read more
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass will host the 88th Annual Easter Sunrise Service. This annual service remains one of the longest standing traditions in the region. The gates will open at 5:00am. Handicap parking and on-site golf cart shuttles will be available. In 1937, two men Read more
Attend all, or any part of the day & evening activities. Location: Cairo High School cafeteria: 8:30 AM: Main entrance (door C1) opens 8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in - Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:15 AM: Welcome 9:15-11:45 AM: Plenary session: “Regional History, Memory, and Heritage Preservation” Robert Swenson (Southern Illinois University Carbondale, emeritus): “Three Confluences: Read more