*Master Calendar MN Unit 26

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025

  • Wonderful Wildflowers Walk, April 5th, 9am-11am and 1-3pm.
    • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge: Rocky Bluff Trail

    Learn how to identify spring ephemeral wildflowers along the Rocky Bluff Trail at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Late March and the month of April are a great time to explore the great outdoors in search of these fleeting beauties. This guided walk will be led by Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling and Forestry Specialist, Kevin Rohling.

  • Wonderful Wildflowers Walk, April 5th, 9am-11am and 1-3pm.
    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge: Rocky Bluff Trail

    Learn how to identify spring ephemeral wildflowers along the Rocky Bluff Trail at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Late March and the month of April are a great time to explore the great outdoors in search of these fleeting beauties. This guided walk will be led by Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling and Forestry Specialist, Kevin Rohling.

Monday, April 7, 2025

    • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
    • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center 8588 IL-148, Marion, IL 62959

    Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling on April 7 from 1-2 p.m. at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center 8588 IL-148, Marion, IL 62959, to learn about the natural history of the ruby-throated hummingbird, tips on supplemental feed, and native plant species that are attractive to hummingbirds.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Thursday, April 10, 2025

    • 8:30 - 10:00 am
    • Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms: Nature Preserve: Main Parking Lot - 2100 W Chautauqua Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901. If the parking lot is full, there is also a parking access on Freeman Street.

    Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

    • 8:30 - 10:00 am
    • Giant City State Park Indian Creek Trail: Unnamed Road,, Cobden, IL 62920.

    Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

    • 6:00 - 7:00 pm

    Have you been thinking that those nasty little bugs are everywhere. It may be that ticks are increasing their numbers and different species are in your area. Help us to know if their numbers are truly increasing by collecting ticks anytime you or family members, including pets, venture outside.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

    • 8:30 - 11:00 am
    • Rend Lake Project Office and Visitor Center : 11981 Rend City Road, Benton, IL 62812

    Volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m. Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025