The Illinois Climbers Association is proud to present "Holy Boulders: The Pilgrimage" Nestled on a Southern Illinois hillside, the Holy Boulders is a world-class bouldering area offering classic lines of all grades on perfectly textured sandstone. Help us to continue to raise funds for the Holy Boulders and Illinois climbing, […]
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Come to Giant City as we kick off Halloween in the park! Hike the Devil's Standtable trail for an easy, self-guided hike through the beautiful forest. Along the trail your family will meet our creature characters who will teach you about some of the wonderful and most misunderstood creatures that Read more |
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1 event,Select wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create a wonderful weekend of savory and seasonal wine and food 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. […] |
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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 Read more
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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 |
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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 |
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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 […] |
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3 events,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
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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 Read more |
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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 |
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2 events,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 […] The annual Touch of Nature Buffalo Tro at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Those attending the Tro can expect a fun night of good food, local beer and wine, and a chance to support Touch of Nature. The meal features a steak cooked over hot, stacked hardwood with a […] |
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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 |
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Wreath Making Workshop, Presenters: Anne Townsend and Erin Garrett. 1:30–3:00 p.m. (618) 657-2064 |
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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 |
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