In celebration of Earth Month in Menard County both Athens Municipal Library and Petersburg Public Library have curated displays of adult and children's books celebrating Earth Day throughout the month! 

Plant something green for the environment while earning some green for the garden club! Purchase your coupons now through June. The Menard County Garden Club's annual plant sale / fundraiser has started! In collaboration with Seaney Farms, coupons purchased can be used at both Seaney's locations and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Garden Club. You can purchase coupons from club president, Patricia Heetel, by calling 708-408-8271, or from any Garden Club member. Coupons never expire and can be used at both Seaney greenhouse locations. Seaney in Tallula opens April 11. Coupons can be used for plants or produce in the spring through fall.

PORTA senior, Isabelle Branson, will be leading the Junior High Student Council in a garlic mustard pull around the New Salem Historic Village. If you have a couple hours to spare on Monday afternoon, April 14th from 3:45 to 5:30 will you pitch in and give them a hand!  Gloves, long-sleeved shirts and hats recommended. Bring drinking water. All participants must sign a waiver (provided). Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Note: please direct questions to Menard County Trails & Greenways.

Menard County Family Collaborative will have free Earth Day learning boxes available for pickup! These are designed for ages 2-10, and have fun learning activities, coloring pages, and more! Pick up at Studio on the Square, Petersburg Public Library and Athens Municipal Library. 1 box per family. Designed for kids aged 2-10.

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

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.