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Winter Nature Series at RiverBank Lodge with Terri Treacy
Winter Nature Series at RiverBank Lodge with Terri Treacy
Volunteer 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
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Menard County Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser
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.
Athens & Petersburg libraries
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!
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Plant Potting for Illinois Native Plant Society Plant Sale
Plant Potting for Illinois Native Plant Society Plant Sale
Are you anxious to dig into Spring? If so, you might be interested in helping to pot up plants for the Illinois Native Plant Society annual plant sale. Activities will include bumping small trees and shrubs into larger pots, digging and dividing a few native forbs, and placing tags in trays. Email Alana at Starhill Forest Arboretum for more information.
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Electronics Recycling Event
Electronics Recycling Event
Menard County residents will have the opportunity to get rid of electronic devices that are no longer working or outdated. Acceptable items include answerÂing machines, battery backups and UPS, camcorders, cameras, cellular and mobile phones, Christmas tree lights, computer peripherals such as keyboards and mice, desktop computers, DVD and CD players, fax machines, ink cartridges, laptop computers, mailroom equipment, networking equipment and cables, pagers. point of sale equipment, power and accessory cables, power tools including batteries, printers, projectors, radios, receivers, satelÂlite and cable equipment, speakers, smart phones, surge suppressors and power rips, tablets, telephones, toner, VCRs, video game consoles and walkie-talkies. Fees of $20 will be charged for CRT and flat screen televisions, $40 for projection and console teleÂvisions, and $10 for CRT and flat screen monitors. Please contact BLH Computers at 217-585-1580 for large office printÂers or to inquire about items that are not on the list. Unacceptable items include miÂcrowaves, kitchen items, dehumidÂifiers and humidifiers, vacuums, appliances, broken glass or rubbish.
Petersburg Pick-Up
Petersburg Pick-Up
Town & Country Women's Club is calling on families to join in a litter pick-up at Hurie Park! This is a chance for families to take care of their community. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Please bring your own drinking water; wear sturdy closed-toed shoes.