Petersburg Harvestfest
Petersburg PetersburgCome see us at the 2021 Petersburg Harvesfest on the Square in Petersburg. We'll have a dam simulator demo set up, as well as a display of kayaks and canoes to view. More details to come....check back!!
Wayside Park Celebration
Historic Wayside Park W5V3+XP Lake Petersburg, Illinois, Petersburg, IllinoisMenard County Trails & Greenways will host an event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 at the park (Rts. 97 and 123, south of Petersburg) to celebrate and acknowledge community contributions to Wayside Park. Located in southern Menard County at the intersection of Illinois Routes 97 and 123 (Gudgel Ave) Wayside Park was developed in 2006 by Menard County Trails & Greenways through the cooperation and assistance of the Illinois Department of Transportation and contributions of supporters. Wayside, a 2+ acre IDOT right-of-way, includes a huge red hawthorn tree from an early roadside beautification project, a stone council ring, and a pollinator waystation planting around the council ring. The site provides visitors a historic, land, and water resource overview of the area through interpretive signs integrated with the council ring. The event will be a celebration of the: Wayside Park partners--IDOT, Trees Forever and Menard Electric Coop/CoBank New site signs IDOT has placed on the corner of Rts 97 and Rt 123; Historic red hawthorn that Trails & Greenways saved after it was severely damaged in a windstorm a couple of years ago; Rehabbed pollinator waystation made possible through a generous donation by Menard Electric Coop and CoBank; and Dedicated volunteer team that maintains the park (mowing, spraying, mulching, weeding, watering.....) throughout the growing season. Speakers: Kent Massie, board director, MCTG -- History of Wayside Park Guy Sternberg, Wayside Park committee chair, MCTG Debbie Flugel, Field Coordinator & Program Manager, Trees Forever Trish Michels, Dir. of Member Services, Menard Electric Coop
CANCELLED — MCTG Sangamon River Fall Float
The river level is too high to safely hold the float! Sorry for any inconvenience cancellation has caused. Full refunds are being processed. Join Menard County Trails & Greenways on October 16, 2021 as we paddle 5 beautiful miles of the Sangamon River from the 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. Each participant who chooses to partake in the guided tour will receive a points-of-interest location map and corresponding handout with a detailed description of each stop. Experts will be floating along with the group to answer questions. All participants must pre-register! Registration ends October 10th! Rain Date - October 17, 2021
Postponed // Trash Taskforce: Good Clean Fun
Hurie Park 2564+VR Petersburg, Illinois, Petersburg, IL, United StatesRain is expected in the morning. The clean up event will take place on April 9th or 10th. We'll update the calendar as soon as the date is decided upon. Stay tuned.....! Join the Menard County Trails and Greenways (MCTG) and Petersburg Athletic Association’s (PAA) Trash Taskforce as we clean up litter around Petersburg! Read more...
Good Clean Fun Take 2
Hurie Park 2564+VR Petersburg, Illinois, Petersburg, IL, United StatesJoin the Menard County Trails and Greenways (MCTG) and Petersburg Athletic Association’s (PAA) Trash Task Force as we clean up litter around Petersburg! Due to rain last weekend, our clean-up is rescheduled to this Sunday, April 10, from 1 pm - 3:30 pm. We will pick up litter at several parks and spaces around town. We need your help! Meet at Hurie Park (just east of County Market) to register and pick up supplies. We will be clearing out litter from the parks and surrounding vacant lots. Whether you have 30 minutes or a full hour, every little bit counts! To thank you for helping to keep our community clean, and on a first-come, first-serve basis, we will give away a free reusable tote bag to each participating family and a free DQ coupon to every participant (while supplies last). With Earth Day approaching on April 22, we encourage everyone to take some time this month to clean up around your neighborhood. Earth Day was established in 1970 and is an annual, worldwide event to raise awareness about issues affecting our land, air, and water. Whether you join us on April 10 or clean up litter on your own, we have some general rules of thumb to share with you: Be safe! Take precautions, including wearing sturdy gloves and being careful on riverbanks or near roads. Adults should handle dangerous items and supervise children closely. Properly dispose of all litter. During the clean-up on April 10, litter collected can be dropped at dumpsters at Hurie Park or the girls ball diamond. If you clean up around your neighborhood, please dispose of the litter with your household trash. Share the good news by posting a picture of your work or simply talking with friends and family about your efforts. You may inspire others! It takes all of us to keep our community clean