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Mussel Survey: Sangamon River, Riverbend Forest Preserve
Riverbend Forest Preserve, Mahomet IL 1602 MidAmerica Road, Mahomet, IL, United StatesJoin volunteers from the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy for a Mussel Survey on the Sangamon River at Riverbend Forest Preserve near Mahomet, Illinois.
Visit Menard County Trails & Greenways Booth at Petersburg Harvest Fest
Petersburg Square IL, United StatesCome see us at the Menard County Trails & Greenways booth at the Petersburg Harvest Fest. We'll there all day answering questions about places to visit in Menard County. We'll have trail maps available for the trails at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site and other cool handouts. While you're there you can visit the shops on the square, grab a cool beverage at Hand of Fate Brewery, and stay for Captain Geech and Shrimp Shack Shooters in the evening.
Saving Land, Saving Species: Lessons for Central Illinois from Central America
Hilton Garden Inn 1501 S. Neil St., Champaign, IllinoisJoin LCF for an evening with Mark Wainwright. This wildlife biologist, author, and educator is president of the Monteverde Conservation League of Costa Rica, which manages the Children's Eternal Rainforest, the largest private preserve in Central America. Tickets are $50 each. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15 Visit Conservation Foundation website for details and to register online.
Menard County Trails & Greenways’ Sangamon River Fall Float
New Salem Picnic Area Lewisburg, IllinoisExplore Sangamon River geology, history and nature on a Fall Float from Gudgel Bridge to New Salem on October 12, 2019.