*Master Calendar MG Unit 26

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Sunday, May 18, 2025

    • 8:30 - 10:00 am
    • Giant City State Park Post Oak Trail: 460 Giant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958. This event will be a sit. Please bring your own lawn or camp chair to be comfortable.

    Birding with Lily: Giant City State Park Post Oak Trail

    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, May 20, 2025

    • 3:30 - 6:00 pm
    • Benton Public Library

    Why Cork Matters by Master Gardener Pam Appleton

    Learn about the sustainable cork harvest of cork oak trees (Quercus suber) with Master Gardener Pamela Appleton at the Benton Public Library located at 502 S Main St. Benton, IL 62812.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    • 6:00 - 7:00 pm

    Master Naturalist Continuing Education Webinar (May)

    Rainbows are just one of many amazing things you can see in the sky. Duane Friend will talk about spectacles such as why the Blue Ridge is blue, why twilight is different at the equator and poles, and many other atmospheric sights.