FRIDAY, Feb 27, 6 PM: Blue and Gray Dinner – Guest Speaker is Betsy Brown, President of the Board of Directors for General John A. Logan Museum. Her topic is John A. Logan’s beliefs before the Civil War. Tickets are $25 and please RSVP no later than February 25, 2024 by emailing vabchlee@gmail.com or calling […]
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Reintroduction of Alligator Gar to the Cache River Watershed, Presenter: Mark Denzer, 10:00–11:00 a.m. |
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1 event,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 tasting along the trail and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of our wines paired with delicious samples. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY www.shawneewinetrail.com |
5 events,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 somewhere near half of the 100k. Don't worry, it will still have hills and gravel ;) The racers from the Half Dirty sure didn't feel […]
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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 […]
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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 using their buds and bark. We will be hiking the 1 mile Giant City Nature Trail. This program is free and open to the public […]
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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 Shawnee National Forest and the Equality Fire Department. Onsite check-in will begin at 1:30 p.m. The plunge starts approximately at 3 p.m. Participants are encouraged […] |
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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 but space is limited and […]
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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 the frogs of southern Illinois. This will be a free indoor presentation with limited seating. No live animals will be present. Please call 618-457-4836 to […] |
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Amphibians Program and Optional Hike, Presenter: Tony Gerard, 10:00 a.m.
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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 SIUC STEM Education Research Center […]
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Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center
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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 and a walking stick are […] |
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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. |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 don’t want to miss! This […] |
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concert in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby. Tickets ($10 adults and $5 students) will be available at the door. For more information, visit sic.edu/CAS. |
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The River-to River Trail Society announces its schedule of free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for the Spring Hiking Season. All hikes are open to the […] |
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Join us on our Full Pink Moon Paddle. The Pink Moon symbolizes the sprouting of seed and the explosion of spring flowers particularly wild ground phlox or pink moss phlox […] |
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Rendleman Orchards will host the unveiling of its official historical marker for the Rendleman Orchards Historic District, recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A brief dedication ceremony […] |
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Butterflies and the Plants They Need Presentation, surveyinformation, and optional hike Presenters: Anne Parmley, Mary McCarthy, Pat Dunbar For additional information visit Cache River State Natural Area on Facebook. (618) […]
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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 […]
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Butterflies and the Plants They Need - Presentation, Survey Information, and Optional Hike, Presenters: Anne Parmley, Mary McCarthy, Pat Dunbar, 1:00 p.m. |
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