Join us and local environmental groups for a very special Earth Day Celebration! We’re excited to welcome Chad Pregracke—founder of Living Lands and Waters and the 2013 CNN Hero of the Year. Chad’s captivating presentation will take you on a journey of challenges, adventures, and triumphs, proving that one person can make a powerful difference. Don't miss this inspiring event! 5:30-7:00 PM social hour w/appetizers, cash bar, art exhibit by Sangamon Watercolor Society 7:00-8:30 PM presentation and book signing Free -- first come first served!

So sorry, we've had to cancel the pull today, but the pulls on Thursday and Saturday are still on! Menard County Trails & Greenways will be pulling garlic mustard on Cardinal Ridge and Shick Shack Ridge three days this week. Time, volunteers and weather permitting, we may also work in The Village. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Gloves, long-sleeved shirts and hats recommended. Bring drinking water. Snacks will be available. All participants must sign a waiver. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the parking lot by the old restaurant on top of the hill on the east side of Rt. 97. (39.971013 -89.837752)  In case of rain, event will be canceled. 

Grab the kids after school and join the fun this Earth Day! We're adding a pollinator garden to our newly refurbished park!  Bring garden tools if you have them, or just yourself if you don't! Gloves provided. Everyone welcome! Drinking water, sturdy footwear and hat recommended.

Pitch in for Rotary's Annual Spring Cleaning at Rotary Park!   Bring work  gloves and a rake.  Rain date, if necessary, TBD

Menard County Trails & Greenways will be pulling garlic mustard on Cardinal Ridge and Shick Shack Ridge three days this week. Time, volunteers and weather permitting, we may also work in The Village. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Gloves, long-sleeved shirts and hats recommended. Bring drinking water. Snacks will be available. All participants must sign a waiver. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the parking lot by the old restaurant on top of the hill on the east side of Rt. 97. (39.971013 -89.837752) In case of rain, event will be canceled. 

Celebrate Earth Day at the library. Join us for a tree-themed story hour with books, songs, and a craft.

Celebrate Arbor Day! Tree planting will take place Saturday 26th at 10:00 am at Riverside Park south of Petersburg. Mayor Synder will read an Arbor Day proclamation and the tree committee will share some fun facts about Arbor Day. The Petersburg Tree Committee meetings are held the Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at the senior building next door to City Hall.  

Menard County Trails & Greenways will be pulling garlic mustard on Cardinal Ridge and Shick Shack Ridge three days this week. Time, volunteers and weather permitting, we may also work in The Village. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Gloves, long-sleeved shirts and hats recommended. Bring drinking water. Snacks will be available. All participants must sign a waiver. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the parking lot by the old restaurant on top of the hill on the east side of Rt. 97. (39.971013 -89.837752) In case of rain, event will be canceled. 

The Friends of Sangamon Valley (FOSV) board members invite you to spend a spring afternoon helping with invasive species removal while enjoying the spring wildflowers and abundance of songbirds at the Wolf Preserve. No experience is necessary. Wear your favorite work clothes and close-toed shoes. Bring along gloves if you like. All tools are provided along with detailed instructions related to the planned tasks. Independent and group projects are available. And two hours is not mandatory. If you can only help for a portion of the time, we welcome your assistance. If you have questions, please contact Angela Funk, Executive Director, at 217-494-3115 or fosvexecutivedirector@gmail.com The Wolf Preserve is located on Boy Scout Trail. Enter 39.960344 - 89.814431 into your navigation app or call/email for more information. There will also be directional signs from Route 97 and Gudgel Road.