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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
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SUMMARY:Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - Wine & Food Pairing Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/shawnee-hills-wine-trail-wine-food-pairing-weekend/
LOCATION:Illinois
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SUMMARY:Spring Trash Blast at Iron Furnance
DESCRIPTION:Trash Blasts will happen on the first Friday of every month from March until June from 1 pm to 3 pm at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest. \nThe selected sites for this spring are: \n\nIron Furnace on March 6\nGrantsburg Swamp on April  3\nRipple Hollow on May 1\nDutchman Lake on June 5\n\nDuring Trash Blasts we will break into small teams of volunteers to collect litter from selected sites.  We find items as large as mattresses to tiny micro trash. No matter what we find we try to remove it to help restore the area to its natural state. \nTo be prepared\, volunteers should wear sturdy shoes\, bring their leather work gloves\, wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.  If you do not have leather gloves\, we can provide them for you.  Trash buckets and trash grabbers will be provided for volunteers to use during the trash blast. \nPlease pre-register for Trash Blasts at Registrations | Illinois Extension  This event is limited to 30 participants.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/spring-trash-blast/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
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SUMMARY:Dirty South Roubaix Bike Race
DESCRIPTION: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 shortchanged after their race.\n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/dirty-south-roubaix-bike-race/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T175500Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 sturdy shoes and a walking stick are recommended for all hikes. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs\, please. typically average about four hours in length.\nHiking: Lusk Creek Indian Kitchen Wilderness (Pope County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a moderately difficult hike approximately 5 miles in length\, 3-4 hours hiking time. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-401-2699 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the Indian Kitchen Trailhead.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/guided-hike-5/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T180421Z
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SUMMARY:Buds and Bark Tree Hike-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION: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 but space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register please call 618-457-4836.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/giant-city-6/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
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SUMMARY:Shawnee Plunge
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOnsite check-in will begin at 1:30 p.m. The plunge starts approximately at 3 p.m. \nParticipants are encouraged to gather pledges family and friends. After collecting\, pledges participants donate the pledged money to Friends of the Shawnee Forest. Visit\nhttps://www.shawneefriends.org/ and click on the Polar Plunge button
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/shawnee-polar-plunge/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260308T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20210714T194802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T175145Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Hike-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION: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 registration is required. Binoculars will be on loan for anyone who would like them. Please call 618-457-4836 to register or for more information.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/birding-hike-giant-city-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T140000
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SUMMARY:What Frog is That?-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION: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 register.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/reptile/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T110000
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CREATED:20200109T000949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T161221Z
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SUMMARY:Amphibians Program and Optional Hike
DESCRIPTION:Amphibians Program and Optional Hike\, Presenter: Tony Gerard\,\n10:00 a.m.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/reptiles-and-amphibians/
LOCATION:Cache River Wetland Center\, 8885 State Route 37 S\, Cypress\, Illinois\, 62923
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T120000
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CREATED:20200128T001942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T181105Z
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SUMMARY:Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center
DESCRIPTION:Amphibians hike and program at Cache River Wetlands Center
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/cache-2/
LOCATION:Cache River Wetland Center\, 8885 State Route 37 S\, Cypress\, Illinois\, 62923
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T123000
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SUMMARY:Hike to Glacier's End-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your lunch and join Steve Gariepy\, experiential education specialist with the SIUC STEM Education Research Center for an interpretive hike to Glacier’s End!
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/history/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 recommended for all hikes. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs\, please. typically average about four hours in length.\nHiking: East Trigg Equestrian Trail. This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a moderately difficult hike approximately 4.5 miles in length\, 3-4 hours hiking time. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-534-8139 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the East Trigg Equestrian Trailhead on Trigg Tower Road. \nTime: 10:00
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/guided-hike-4/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20200123T021725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T181319Z
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SUMMARY:A Primer to Understanding Grasses and Sedges-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/hike-giant-city-state-park/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20220110T181405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203722Z
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SUMMARY:Art Social Connecting and Creating  - Anna Art Center
DESCRIPTION:Meet with other artists and work simultaneously as individuals or collaborate on a piece. The event is free.\nCome paint a 12×12 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 can make a rabbit candy holder for Easter! Supplies are all FREE \nThe event is free and offered every Third Thursday of the month in our Center Building. Bring your own materials or we will have some available.\nQuestions\, please call Zack at 309-826-6888.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/art/
LOCATION:Anna Art Center\, 125 W Davie St\, Anna\, IL\, 62906
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20200108T232410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144549Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Festival
DESCRIPTION:Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast at Touch of Nature. A family-fun event\, 9am to 3pm. Learn the process of making maple syrup from the woods to the kitchen. Maple syrup demonstrations\, interpretive hikes\, blacksmith\, hide tanning\, silk embroidery\, furniture making\, and local artisans and vendors. A home-cooked pancake breakfast served with harvested maple syrup both days. 618/453-1121 or ton.siu.edu.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/maple-syrup-festival/
LOCATION:Touch of Nature Environmental center\, 1206 Touch of Nature Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20240204T005459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T173350Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Day At Bison Bluff Farm
DESCRIPTION: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! This only happens twice a year\, typically one Saturday in the Spring and one Saturday in the Fall! Hope to see you around!  Bison Bluff Farms\, Cobden \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/buffalo-day-at-bison-bluff-farm/
LOCATION:Bison Bluff\, 1565 Bethel Church Rd\, Cobden\, IL\, 62920
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20210622T205645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T214845Z
UID:9315-1774080000-1774108800@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Women's Conference at Blue Sky Vineyards
DESCRIPTION: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! \nUnion County Women in Business is hosting its Annual Women’s Conference ! This conference\, like the organization\, is meant to empower and encourage women in all phases of business and all stages of life. The conference will feature multiple speakers and topics to provide a range of information to attendees. \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/conference/
LOCATION:Blue Sky Vineyards\, 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Rd\, Makanda\, Illinois\, 62958
ORGANIZER;CN="Union County Women in Business":MAILTO:unioncountywomeninbusiness@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20240301T173550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T200123Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Amaze SI Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/arts-amaze-si-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20200302T232011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174350Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike at Ferne Clyffe State Park
DESCRIPTION: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 who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes and a walking stick are recommended for all hikes. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs\, please. \nHike: Ferne Clyffe (Johnson County) \nLeader: Melanie Kasson 618-791-3086 \nMeet: Boy Scout Trailhead \nTime: 10:00 \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/guided-hike-3/
LOCATION:Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20200109T001613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T181606Z
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SUMMARY:Egg-celent Natural Dyes-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION: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 program is free and open to the public but requires registration. Please call 618-457-4836 to register.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/giant-city-8/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20210126T235816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T224055Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Arts Series presents “Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass"
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/exhibit-at-sics-hise-museum/
LOCATION:Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)\, 3575 College Road\, Harrisburg\, IL\, 62946\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20250307T160356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144204Z
UID:18427-1774598400-1774623600@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Touch of Nature for a full day of learning\, networking\, and outdoor fun! This free event explores the growing outdoor economy in Southern Illinois\, with presentations covering topics like forest management\, outdoor education\, regional economic development\, community wellness\, and more. Enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by SI Now\, and from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, take part in Play Time\, featuring Touch of Nature’s Giant Swing and Saluki Soar\, along with a bar sponsored by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.\nWhether you’re a professional in the field\, an outdoor enthusiast\, or just curious about opportunities in the industry\, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/southern-illinois-outdoor-summit/
LOCATION:Touch of Nature Environmental center\, 1206 Touch of Nature Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T194502
CREATED:20200302T230956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174131Z
UID:6894-1774692000-1774706400@southernmostillinois.com
SUMMARY:Guided Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 public free of charge. No reservations are required. 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 recommended for all hikes. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs\, please. \nHike: Easter Basket Arch\nLeader: Sam Morales 618-384-1321\nMeet: New Simpson Hill SD 32 School \nTime: 10:00
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/guided-hike-11/
LOCATION:Illinois
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