Starhill Forest Arboretum Spring Work Day
Starhill Forest Arboretum 12000 Boy Scout Trail, Petersburg, Illinois, United StatesLend a hand at this annual volunteer event as we tackle spring tasks such as planting trees, unloading greenhouses, tidying trails, spreading mulch, removing invasive species, and more. Tools and training will be provided. At noon, socialize with Friends at a provided lunch. For more information, call 217-632-3685 or e-mail alana.mckean@ic.edu. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required, to help plan activities and lunch.
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
Join us for the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 AM to take care of our 2-mile IDOT Adopt-A-Highway segment that runs from the south edge of New Salem to the south end of Petersburg. With a full crew it should only take about an hour. Although we always meet at the main entrance to New Salem off Rte. 97, due to road work currently underway, this will likely change -- so check back here and/or Facebook for updates. Trash bags and safety vests supplied (if you have one our safety vests please bring it). Please wear gloves, long pants, closed-toed shoes or boots. See you there!!
Earth Explorers Festival
Three Pines Petersburg 510 W Sheridan Rd, Petersburg, IL, United StatesEvent for K thru 6 -- learn about the Earth through crafts and games! Event will take place at the Three Pines Petersburg barn -- rain or shine! Contact " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anna for more information.
Mini-BioBlitz on Cardinal Ridge at New Salem
New Salem East Side X5C7+72 Lewisburg, Illinois, IL, United StatesMini BioBlitz at New Salem! Join us for the first in an ongoing collaborative search to find and identify as many species as possible in the area around Cardinal Ridge Trail at New Salem. No experience necessary! Participants will use an app downloaded to their mobile devices called iNaturalist. Details coming soon!
Earth Day Paint Day!
Studio on the Square 115 N 7th Street, Petersburg, IL, United StatesJoin friends at Studio on the Square for a Paint Day! Details coming soon!