Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up
Main Entrance to New Salem X5G5+88, Lake Petersburg, IL, United StatesThe first day of summer is getting close and it is time that our Adopt-a-Highway route could use some TLC. We are planning a cleanup this coming Saturday and could use all the help we can get. Please join us Saturday, June 18, at 9:00 AM. With a full crew it should only take about an hour. Meet at the main entrance to New Salem off Rte. 97 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. 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!!
MCTG 2022 Sangamon River Fall Float
Join Menard County Trails & Greenways on October 15, 2022 as we paddle 5 beautiful miles of the Sangamon River from Gudgel Bridge to the New Salem riverside picnic area/boat ramp. Explore on your own or take part in a guided float to learn about the geology, history and nature of the Sangamon River in Menard County. Immediately following the float everyone is invited to socialize around a cozy campfire for a weenie roast (provided with registration). This stretch of the river has an exceptional natural history story to tell. Experts will be floating along with the group to answer questions about the geology, geography, fish, birds and other wildlife. All participants must pre-register! Registration ends October 8th! Menard County Trails & Greenways is a proud affiliate of the American Canoe Association. ACA was founded in 1880 and is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the broader paddling public by providing educational programs, supporting stewardship initiatives that affect paddlers, and offering competition opportunities to athletes of all abilities.
Historic Wayside Park Fall Work Day
Historic Wayside Park W5V3+XP Lake Petersburg, Illinois, Petersburg, IllinoisVolunteers needed to help with the annual fall work day at Historic Wayside Park. Minor tree trimming, mulching, etc. Wear long pants, sturdy work boots/shoes and gloves.
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
Main Entrance to New Salem X5G5+88, Lake Petersburg, IL, United StatesPlan now to join us for the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Saturday, November 12 at 9:00 AM. With a full crew it should only take about an hour. Meet at the main entrance to New Salem off Rte. 97 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. 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!!
Sip n’ Sow Workshop
1st & 3rd Boutique & Wine Bar 7th Street, Petersburg, IL, 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.