Conference
Illinois Water Trail Conference
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 W. Walnut Lane, Channahon, IllinoisThe purpose of the conference is to educate attendees on the economic, educational and environmental benefits of water trails, and to promote their development and expansion within Illinois. The target audience is representatives from state, county, municipal governmental organizations, stakeholders of river/watershed groups and many more. We anticipate an audience of more than 70 attendees from a variety of governmental, private and nonprofit groups. Host Organization: Illinois Paddling Council Event Location: Four River Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane Channahon, IL 60410 Event Date: 10/15/18 Event Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time Registration: Through paper (printout from website) or online. Click here to register Cost: $40.00 More Information: More information available here
Sangamon Watershed Celebration – November 10, 2018
Richland Community College-Shilling Center Decatur, IllinoisThe Agricultural Watershed Institute and the new Sangamon River Alliance are pleased to invite you to the ‘New and Improved’ Sangamon Watershed Celebration! The 2018 Sangamon Watershed Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 10, at the National Sequestration Education Center building on the campus of Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois. The day will be packed with a variety of enjoyable, educational and community-building activities and speakers. 9 AM – 12 PM: Family-oriented displays and activities 12 – 1 PM: Lunch available for purchase 1 – 5 PM: Concurrent sessions on topics related to local history, recreation, and environmental stewardship 5 – 7:30 PM: Dinner ($15 per person payable online or at the door) followed by a presentation and discussion of the documentary film “The Sangamon River: A Sense of Place” led by UIS Professor Emeritus Charles Schweighauser. PAY for DINNER HERE on the Agricultural Watershed Institute website!! Event Flyer Event Schedule