Education
Pistolgrip, Monkeyface, Wabash Pigtoe, Plain Pocketbook: Freshwater Mussels of the Sangamon River
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial 39.805351, -89.104150, Decatur, IllinoisLincoln in Illinois: The River Man
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IllinoisSing-A-Long on the Sangamon
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial 39.805351, -89.104150, Decatur, IllinoisSoar Like An Eagle
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial 39.805351, -89.104150, Decatur, IllinoisJoin Jack Nuzzo from the Illinois Raptor Center as he talks about eagles found in central Illinois. Jack will bring a live eagle for participants to view!
Prairie Rivers Network Annual Dinner
I Hotel & Conference Center 1900 S. First Street, Champaign, IllinoisJoin us on October 26, 2018 for Prairie Rivers Network’s 20th Annual Fundraising Dinner as we celebrate Illinois’ Rivers, Wildlife, and Biodiversity! Where: I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 A block of rooms under Prairie Rivers Network have been reserved at the I hotel if you plan to visit late into the night or are joining us from out of town. When: Friday, October 26, 2018 Reception – 6:00 pm – Enjoy our cocktail hour with complimentary wine and appetizers plus a silent auction. Dinner – 7:30 pm – Celebrate river conservation accomplishments, hear about our vision for the future, and enjoy an exciting talk about wildlife with our guest speaker. Desserts with Friends – 8:45 pm – Enjoy some delicious desserts with more time to visit with friends. Price: $60 per person or $500 for a table of 10 RSVP: Click here it REGISTER NOW. RSVP deadline is October 17, 2018.
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
Before the Flood — The Science is Clear, The Future is Not
The Art Theater 126 W Church Street, Champaign, IllinoisFree Film -- Before the Flood
2nd Annual Mudpuppy Festival
Monticello Brewing Company 212 S. Independence Street, Monticello, IL2nd Annual Mudpuppy Festival scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 1-4 pm at the Monarch Brewing Company in Monticello. Mudpuppies are a threatened species of salamander that sound like a puppy barking when on land. And, we have them right here in Monticello in the Sangamon River! Check out this YouTube video to see one in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pcuKcGZ8ns