Athen Library Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Athens Municipal Library 410 E Hargrave, Athens, Illinois, United StatesJoin us for another Winter Seed Sowing Workshop at the Athens Public Library! This interactive workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned gardeners looking to learn about winter sowing techniques. Details: What to Expect: Enjoy a relaxed, fun atmosphere with fellow gardeners.
Sip n’ Sow Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
1st & 3rd Boutique & Wine Bar 105 S 7th St, Petersburg, Illinois, United StatesJoin some adult-only fun at the Sip n’ Sow Workshop! Sip a glass of wine and sow some native flower seeds for your summer garden. Native plants attract pollinators and serve as butterfly host plants, including many species growing on the square in Petersburg. See details HERE. Please RSVP.
Winter Nature Series at RiverBank Lodge with Mike Wiant
RiverBank Lodge 522 S 6th St, Petersburg, IllinoisThe Land of Lincoln: The Sangamon Valley landscape in the early 19th century Michael Wiant will present a program on the vegetation of the Sangamon River valley in 1822. To facilitate public land purchases, surveyors established the township and range system and noted vegetation at section intersections, which the General Land Office used to produce maps. The maps and line descriptions provide a glimpse of the landscape Lincoln found when he arrived in the Sangamon River Valley. Dr. Wiant was a member of the Illinois State Museum staff for 35 years and lives near Petersburg with his wife, Terri Treacy. Light refreshments provided. RSVPs appreciated--217-632-0202
Winter Nature Series at RiverBank Lodge with Terri Treacy
RiverBank Lodge 522 S 6th St, Petersburg, IllinoisVolunteer Habitat Restoration Project at Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site Terri Treacy will present a program regarding Menard County Trails & Greenways volunteer-driven removal of bush honeysuckle and other invasive species from designated project areas at Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site. Terri will explain how the project was initiated and the progress that has been made to date. Terri is the project leader and president of Trails & Greenways, a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. She and her husband, Michael Wiant, live in Petersburg. Light refreshments provided. RSVPs appreciated--217-632-0202