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SUMMARY:Community Environmental Council Quarterly Forum
DESCRIPTION:Featured guest will be Steve John the co-founder and executive director of the Agricultural Watershed Institute\, a Decatur-based nonprofit organization\, and who serves on the Steering Committee of Green Lands Blue Waters. \nKeynote: The Perennial Biomass Initiative: Collaboration For the Next Landscape Transformation \nSteve John will discuss a multi-state initiative for a 21st Century landscape transformation featuring perennial crops to enhance agriculture’s economic\, environmental\, and social performance. The Decatur area and the Upper Sangamon River Watershed can be a test bed to significantly increase acreage planted in perennial crops managed for both agricultural goods and environmental services. \nDownload a flyer here.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/community-environmental-council-quarterly-forum-3/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library – Madden Auditorium\, 130 N Franklin Street\, Decatur\, IL\, 62523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Middle Sangamon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macon County Community Environmental Council":MAILTO:jparrish@millikin.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20200114T225044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T043943Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Mudpuppy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Sangamon River’s coolest creature! 3rd Annual Mudpuppy Festival scheduled on Saturday\, February 1\, 1-4 pm at the Monarch Brewing Company in Monticello. \nMudpuppies 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! \nCheck out this YouTube video to see one in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pcuKcGZ8ns \nDownload the festival flyer for all the details and list of sponsors.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/1056/
LOCATION:Monarch Brewing Company\, 212 S. Independence Street\, Monticello\, Illinois\, 61856
CATEGORIES:Education,Recreation,Upper Sangamon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20200114T230323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T231026Z
UID:1063-1579006800-1579012200@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Menard County Trails & Greenways Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Menard County Trails & Greenways meeting of 2020! The meeting will focus on a group discussion about activities we plan to undertake in the coming year as well as to capture members’ thoughts on what the organization should focus on in the next five to ten years. Bring your ideas to share. \nAll are welcome to arrive early for pizza and libations in the Lounge.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/menard-county-trails-greenways-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Riverbank Lodge\, 522 S. 6th St.\, Petersburg\, Illinois\, 62675
CATEGORIES:Lower Sangamon,Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Menard County Trails & Greenways":MAILTO:treacytt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20191104T204841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T204841Z
UID:1043-1573560000-1573565400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Community Environmental Council Quarterly Forum
DESCRIPTION:Interested in promoting conservation\, preservation\, restoration\, and environmental awareness in Macon County? Join us for an informational meeting for a better understanding of the Community Environmental Council and it’s role in the community. We will discuss our current projects\, such as the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and SONA\, and ask for suggestions for new ones! \n\n\n\nJen Walling\, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council\, will present on environmental legislation that has passed the Illinois General Assembly and will be considered in the future.  She will focus on the Clean Energy Jobs Act as well as legislation to protect drinking water quality and conservation lands.  Jen will offer tips on how to become involved and make your voice heard! \nOpen to interested citizens who want to make a difference. \nDownload a flyer here.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/community-environmental-council-quarterly-forum-2/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library – Madden Auditorium\, 130 N Franklin Street\, Decatur\, IL\, 62523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Conservation,Meeting,Middle Sangamon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CEC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Macon County Community Environmental Council":MAILTO:jparrish@millikin.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190912T010527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T010527Z
UID:970-1570863600-1570888800@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Menard County Trails & Greenways' Sangamon River Fall Float
DESCRIPTION:Paddle 5 beautiful miles of the Sangamon River from the Gudgel Bridge to the New Salem picnic area/boat ramp with Menard County Trails & Greenways (MCTG). This stretch of the river has an exceptional natural history story to tell. Each participant will receive a points-of-interest location map and corresponding pamphlet with a detailed description of each stop. Experts will be floating along with the group to answer questions. After the float we’ll gather at the New Salem picnic area for an early evening weenie roast and socializing. \nRegister soon — limited capacity! Registration ends October 5th! \nVisit Eventbrite to register: \n 
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/menard-county-trails-greenways-sangamon-river-fall-float/
LOCATION:New Salem Picnic Area\, Lewisburg\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Education,Lower Sangamon,Paddling,Recreation,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_1865-e1568231498714.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T060000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190122T230920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T023450Z
UID:705-1570852800-1570860000@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Land Conservation Foundation's Stewardship Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservation Foundation’s Stewardship Saturdays at its Sangamon River Corridor Reserve near Monticello. \nMeet at the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve on Allerton Road\, just west of the Monticello Golf Club\, from 9:00-11:00 am. \nInterested volunteers need only bring a pair of work gloves and their drinking water or snacks\, if desired.  LCF will have any tools if necessary.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/land-conservation-foundations-stewardship-saturdays-2/
LOCATION:Sangamon River Corridor Preserve\, 802 Allerton Rd\, Monticello\, Illinois\, 61856
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Upper Sangamon,Volunteer service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lcf_logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190923T225110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T225110Z
UID:1034-1570197600-1570197600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:As we consider the beliefs held by pioneers about owls\, we will listen for their eerie calls\, learn what they east\, understand their silent flight\, and learn about their talons. Live owls from the Illinois Raptor Center will be there. Bring your flashlights.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/owl-prowl/
LOCATION:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial\, 39.805351\, -89.104150\, Decatur\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Birding/Ornithology,Education,Middle Sangamon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead SP & Memorial":MAILTO:melody2a@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190912T015255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T015255Z
UID:977-1570017600-1570017600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Saving Land\, Saving Species: Lessons for Central Illinois from Central America
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n​Tickets are $50 each. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15 \n​Visit Conservation Foundation website for details and to register online.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/saving-land-saving-species-lessons-for-central-illinois-from-central-america/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 1501 S. Neil St.\, Champaign\, Illinois\, 61820
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Social,Upper Sangamon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lcf_logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T020000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190915T023449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190915T023449Z
UID:1031-1569117600-1569117600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Settlement on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Join us a Dr. Judy Parrish tells stories of some of the hardships early settlers had to face in Central Illinois as they worked to harness the rich prairie soils to start a new life.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/settlement-on-the-prairie/
LOCATION:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial\, 39.805351\, -89.104150\, Decatur\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Middle Sangamon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead SP & Memorial":MAILTO:melody2a@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T070000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190905T215352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T220051Z
UID:950-1569038400-1569049200@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Sangamon River Fall Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Make the Sangamon River that Abraham Lincoln loved so much a safer and more beautiful place for wildlife and people. Dress to get dirty as we remove trash and debris that is found along the Sangamon River area. Bring your own gloves if you can\, as supplies are limited. Bags will be provided. Come by yourself\, groups\, or with the whole family. If it is raining\, the event will be cancelled. \nOrganized groups should contact organizer in advance — download flyer for details. \n  \nJudy Parrish at jparrish@millikin.edu Co-sponsored by: Macon County Community Environmental Council Decatur Park District \n 
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/sangamon-river-fall-clean-up-2/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park\, Decatur\, Lincoln Park\, 936 W Lincoln Park Dr\, Decatur\, Illinois\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean up,Conservation,Middle Sangamon,Volunteer service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macon County Community Environmental Council":MAILTO:jparrish@millikin.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190727T015221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T025307Z
UID:798-1569034800-1569063600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Visit Menard County Trails & Greenways Booth at Petersburg Harvest Fest
DESCRIPTION:Come 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.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/visit-menard-county-trails-greenways-booth-at-petersburg-harvest-fest/
LOCATION:Petersburg Square\, IL\, 62675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Sangamon,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T093000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190903T072455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T080541Z
UID:946-1568433600-1568453400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Sangamon River Cleanup; Riverbend Forest Preserve\, Mahomet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Cleanup on the Sangamon River between Hwy 47 and Riverbend Forest Preserve \nMeet up at Riverbend Forest Preserve\, starting at 8:45am. \nCanoes and kayaks are available to all FREE OF CHARGE! But you MUST REGISTER ONLINE for this event. Please register if you would like to use one of our boats or will be bringing your own. \nThere will be a picnic lunch afterward with food provided by the USRC for all volunteers. Cleanup portion should end between 1 and 2pm. Lunch around 2. \nPlease arrive by 8:45.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/sangamon-river-cleanup-riverbend-forest-preserve-mahomet/
LOCATION:Riverbend Forest Preserve\, Mahomet IL\, 1602 MidAmerica Road\, Mahomet\, IL\, 61853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean up,Conservation,Stewardship,Upper Sangamon,Volunteer service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC05823.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190727T012940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T010312Z
UID:792-1568124000-1568127600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Menard County Trails & Greenways Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Menard County Trails & Greenways for our bi-monthly meeting where we will discuss current and future projects. \nWe meet in the lower level of the Riverbank Lodge in Petersburg. Come early if you want to join friends for pizza and drinks in the hotels lounge before the meeting.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/menard-county-trails-greenways-meeting/
LOCATION:Riverbank Lodge\, 522 S. 6th St.\, Petersburg\, Illinois\, 62675
CATEGORIES:Lower Sangamon,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Menard County Trails & Greenways":MAILTO:treacytt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T060000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190829T185750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T214731Z
UID:923-1567827000-1567836000@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Friends next Restoration Work Day
DESCRIPTION:The Friends’ next Restoration Day is September 7\, 2019 from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. \nHelp us “Restore the Past” as it was when Lincoln lived here. We’ll continue removing bush honeysuckle. Please wear gloves. Come on out\, make new friends\, have a good time. We appreciate any amount of time you can give.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/friends-next-restoration-work-day/
LOCATION:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial\, 39.805351\, -89.104150\, Decatur\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Middle Sangamon,Restoration,Stewardship,Volunteer service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Restoration-Day-September-2019-e1567087215745.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Millikin University":MAILTO:jparrish@millikin.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190831T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190831T090000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190714T045642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T034457Z
UID:780-1567224000-1567242000@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Mussel Survey: Sangamon River\, Riverbend Forest Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers from the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy for a Mussel Survey on the Sangamon River at Riverbend Forest Preserve near Mahomet\, Illinois. \nNo experience is necessary. Kids are welcome and have had a great time at previous surveys\, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Volunteer duties include searching for mussels in the stream channel; collecting those that we find; sorting\, identifying\, and counting the mussels that are collected; photographing examples of each species; and returning all live mussels to the stream channel. Additional banker duties are available for those who wish to participate\, but do not want to go into the water. These include photographer (camera provided)\, recording habitat information\, recording mussel data\, and helping with meal preparations. For those entering the stream\, you should wear shoes and clothes suitable for getting soaked and muddy. You should also bring a change of clothes and shoes. A limited number of old sneakers and water shoes are available in the event that you do not have an old pair of your own. Hats and personal water bottles are also recommended. We will be serving lunch to volunteers. Lunch will include fried chicken and sides from the Mahomet IGA. If you would like to join us\, please respond to this email letting me know that you would like to participate and if you plan to bring others. \nFor more information\, contact Mussel Survey Coordinator and USRC President Bruce Colravy.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/mussel-survey-sangamon-river-riverbend-forest-preserve/
LOCATION:Riverbend Forest Preserve\, Mahomet IL\, 1602 MidAmerica Road\, Mahomet\, IL\, 61853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mussel Survey,Social,Upper Sangamon,Volunteer service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Sangamon River Conservancy":MAILTO:bmcolravy@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190813T143000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190801T235648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T000004Z
UID:910-1565701200-1565706600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Macon County Community Environmental Council  Quarterly Environmental Forum
DESCRIPTION:Featured guest will be Frank Grgurich\, a Master Gardener who has been growing vegetables for several years on a large scale as well as composting.  \nJoin us as Frank talks about:   “Garbage to black GOLD.  Free fertilizer from your kitchen and yard and maybe your neighbors.” \nInterested in promoting conservation\, preservation\, restoration\, and environmental awareness?  Join us for an informational meeting for a better understanding of the Community Environmental Council and its role in the community. We will discuss our current projects\, such as the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and SONA and ask for suggestions for new ones! Open to interested citizens who want to make a difference.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/macon-county-community-environmental-council-quarterly-environmental-forum/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library – Madden Auditorium\, 130 N Franklin Street\, Decatur\, IL\, 62523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Middle Sangamon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/August-2019-Quarterly-Meeting-e1564685752821.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Millikin University":MAILTO:jparrish@millikin.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190724T210647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T022203Z
UID:784-1565442000-1565447400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly!
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies do more than just paint a pretty picture. They help flowers pollinate\, eat plenty of weedy plants and provide a food source for other animals. In addition\, their presence or absence can tell us a lot about the local environment.  Join us as we learn how to protect and promote threatened  pollinators like Monarch Butterflies. \n 
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/from-egg-to-caterpillar-to-chrysalis-to-butterfly/
LOCATION:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial\, 39.805351\, -89.104150\, Decatur\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Education,Lecture,Middle Sangamon,Pollinators
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead SP & Memorial":MAILTO:melody2a@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190810T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190810T070000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190727T010832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T022328Z
UID:787-1565413200-1565420400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Menard County Trails & Greenways Adopt-A-Highway
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Wagon Wheel at the entrance to Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site and Rt. 97 at 10:00 AM to take care of our 2-mile IDOT Adopt-A-Highway segment that runs from the south edge of New Salem to the south end of Petersburg. \nWe will supply trash bags and safety vests (if you have one our safety vests please bring it). \nPlease wear gloves\, long pants\, and closed-toed hard-soled shoes or boots. \nChildren ages 11-18 may participate must be accompanied by an adult. \nWill cancel if raining. Visit the MCTG Facebook page for updates or cancellations.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/menard-county-trails-greenways-adopt-a-highway/
LOCATION:Lincoln’s New Salem Wagon Wheel\, Petersburg\, Illinoia\, 62675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean up,Conservation,Lower Sangamon,Volunteer service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Menard County Trails & Greenways":MAILTO:treacytt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T080000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190629T204434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190629T204434Z
UID:756-1563004800-1563004800@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Life in the Sangamon River
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/life-in-the-sangamon-river/
LOCATION:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial\, 39.805351\, -89.104150\, Decatur\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead SP & Memorial":MAILTO:melody2a@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T060000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190708T223628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T223628Z
UID:771-1562990400-1562997600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Menard County Trails and Greenways Adopt-A-Highway
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Wagon Wheel at the entrance to Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site and Rte. 97 at 9:00 AM to take care of our 2-mile IDOT Adopt-A-Highway segment that runs from the south edge of New Salem to the south end of Petersburg. \nWe will supply trash bags and safety vests (if you have one our safety vests please bring it). \nPlease wear gloves\, long pants\, closed-toed shoes or boots.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/menard-county-trails-and-greenways-adopt-a-highway/
LOCATION:Wagon Wheel at New Salem\, Petersburg\, IL\, 62675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean up,Conservation,Lower Sangamon,Volunteer service
ORGANIZER;CN="Menard County Trails & Greenways":MAILTO:treacytt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190709T064553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T064553Z
UID:775-1562767200-1562767200@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Agricultural Innovation & Perennial Crops  In Central Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/agricultural-innovation-perennial-crops-in-central-illinois/
LOCATION:Richland Community College-Shilling Center\, Decatur\, Illinois\, 62521
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Lecture,Middle Sangamon
ORGANIZER;CN="The Agricultural Watershed Institute":MAILTO:sfjohn@agwatershed.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190708T221940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T221940Z
UID:765-1562680800-1562684400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Menard County Trails and Greenways Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Menard County Trails and Greenways bi-monthly meeting where we will discuss current and future projects in the Lower Sangamon area. Everyone welcome.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/menard-county-trails-and-greenways-meeting/
LOCATION:Riverbank Lodge\, 522 S 6th St\, Petersburg\, IL\, 62675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Sangamon,Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Menard County Trails & Greenways":MAILTO:treacytt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T030000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190322T205720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T211056Z
UID:729-1558148400-1558148400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Floodplain Forest Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join Tara Beveroth\, an ornithologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey for a walk on the 2.3-mile Bruce Hannon Levee Trail to identify the birds we find in this 108-acre floodplain forest. Meet us at the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve parking lot on Allerton Road adjacent to the Monticello Golf Club at 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars (and a bird book if you like)\, plus water/snacks. \n\n\n\nLeader: Tara Beveroth\, INHS\nEarn 1 Master Naturalist’s CE Credits
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/floodplain-forest-birds/
LOCATION:Sangamon River Corridor Preserve\, 802 Allerton Rd\, Monticello\, Illinois\, 61856
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding/Ornithology,Recreation,Upper Sangamon
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190511T060000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190322T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T211354Z
UID:727-1557547200-1557554400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Great Garlic Mustard Hunt-Sangamon River Corridor Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservation Foundation in helping us get rid of garlic mustard\, an invasive plant that quickly overruns our natural environment\, eliminating the native plants that we enjoy and that support wildlife. The Great Garlic Mustard Hunt 2019 will come to the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve on \n\n\n\n\nApril 13 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet us at the parking lot on Allerton Road at 1:00 p.m. gloves and water/snacks. \nLeader: John Marlin\, LCF Director
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/great-garlic-mustard-hunt-sangamon-river-corridor-reserve/
LOCATION:Sangamon River Corridor Preserve\, 802 Allerton Rd\, Monticello\, Illinois\, 61856
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Restoration,Stewardship,Upper Sangamon,Volunteer service
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190430T211025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T211025Z
UID:749-1557496800-1557496800@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Those Elusive Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/those-elusive-amphibians/
LOCATION:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial\, 39.805351\, -89.104150\, Decatur\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Education,Middle Sangamon
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead SP & Memorial":MAILTO:melody2a@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190322T204124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T211542Z
UID:723-1556438400-1556445600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:The Beauty of Spring Woodland Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:LCF members and Master Naturalists! Join us at the 20-acre Brady Woods  in western Champaign County for glorious spring wildflowers. This site is known for its spring beauty and bluebells — and more. Address is 10 County Road\, 1800N\, Seymour 61875. Directions: I-72 to Mahomet\, IL-47 Exit. Turn Right on IL-47 then at first left 1675N White Horse Farm sign). Travel about 2 or 3 miles to 1500 E (no sign\, but small White Horse Farm sign on telephone pole). Turn right. Travel to end of road\, turn at arrow. The second mailbox\, 10\, is your destination. Parking is limited along the road. \nLeaders: Melissa Records & Teresa DeWittt\, Master Naturalists\nEarn 1 Master Naturalist’s CE Credits
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/the-beauty-of-spring-woodland-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Brady Woods\, 10 County Road\, 1800N\, Seymour\, IL\, 61875\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botany,Botany,Education,Hiking,Recreation,Upper Sangamon
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T070000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190322T202605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T211824Z
UID:720-1555736400-1555743600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Great Garlic Mustard Hunt-Mettler Woods Nature Preserve\, Clinton
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservation Foundation in helping us get rid of garlic mustard\, an invasive plant that quickly overruns our natural environment\, eliminating the native plants that we enjoy and that support wildlife. Meet us at the Mettler Woods parking lot at 1:00 pm\, which is located at 5991 500 E.\, Clinton (take I-72W to Exit 172\, IL-10; follow IL-10\, turn left onto 500E/N 500/Green Valley Rd). Bring work gloves and water/snacks. If you are interested in carpooling\, meet at the Champaign Schnucks parking lot at 9:00 am in the NW corner. \nLeader: Derek Liebert\, LCF Director
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/great-garlic-mustard-hunt-mettler-woods-nature-preserve-clinton/
LOCATION:Mettler Woods Nature Preserve\, Clinton\, 5991 500 E.\, Clinton\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Middle Sangamon,Restoration,Stewardship,Volunteer service
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190322T201856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T211626Z
UID:718-1555142400-1555149600@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Great Garlic Mustard Hunt-Sangamon River Corridor Reserve\, Monticello
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Conservation Foundation in helping us get rid of garlic mustard\, an invasive plant that quickly overruns our natural environment\, eliminating the native plants that we enjoy and that support wildlife. The Great Garlic Mustard Hunt 2019 will come to the Sangamon River Corridor Reserve on April 13 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet us at the parking lot on Allerton Road at 1:00 p.m. Bring work gloves and water/snacks. \nLeader: John Marlin\, LCF Director
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/great-garlic-mustard-hunt-sangamon-river-corridor-reserve-monticello/
LOCATION:Sangamon River Corridor Preserve\, 802 Allerton Rd\, Monticello\, Illinois\, 61856
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Upper Sangamon,Volunteer service
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:deanna@landconservationfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T060000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190324T192406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190324T192406Z
UID:744-1554521400-1554530400@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial--Restoration Work Day
DESCRIPTION:We are removing bush honeysuckle plus garlic mustard\, mulching trails\, and cleaning park facilities. Please wear gloves. \nWe appreciate any amount of time you can give so come enjoy the signs of spring and meet new friends. \nFor more information contact:\nJudy Parrish\, jparrish@millikin.edu\nRoslyn O’Conner\, ROConner@millikin.edu\nOur Facebook page at Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial \nThe park is about 10 miles straight west of Decatur. Take Route 36 past Harristown to Lincoln Trail Memorial Parkway; go south four miles. The park is on the east side of the road.
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/lincoln-trail-homestead-state-park-and-memorial-restoration-work-day/
LOCATION:Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial\, 39.805351\, -89.104150\, Decatur\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Middle Sangamon,Restoration,Stewardship,Volunteer service
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead SP & Memorial":MAILTO:melody2a@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T104500
CREATED:20190118T005411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T214851Z
UID:672-1550059200-1550062800@sangamonriveralliance.org
SUMMARY:Community Environmental Council Quarterly Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sangamonriveralliance.org/event/community-environmental-council-quarterly-forum/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library – Madden Auditorium\, 130 N Franklin Street\, Decatur\, IL\, 62523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Middle Sangamon
ORGANIZER;CN="Macon County Community Environmental Council":MAILTO:jparrish@millikin.edu
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