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A publication of the Friends of the Cache River Watershed F eaturing ancient cypress-tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, sandstone blus and limestone caves, the Cache River Wetlands is a rich and diverse area that provides habitat for many unique and fascinating plants and animals. It is also a place where nature lovers of all ages can enjoy hiking, bicycling, kayaking and canoeing, hunting, shing, photography and learning about the natural environment. is year, the Cache River Wetlands Center, Cache River State Natural Area and Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge are oering a wide variety of free, hands-on programs – so bring your friends and family, and join us in exploring the wonderful world of the Cache! Programs and Activities 2018 7OV[V! 4PJOHLS 1LɈVYKZ
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Page 1: Programs and Activities2018 - Illinois › dnr › Parks › Event › ... · and animals. It is also a place where nature lovers of all ages can enjoy hiking, bicycling, kayaking

A publication of the Friends of the Cache River Watershed

Featuring ancient cypress-tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, sandstone blu!s and limestone caves, the Cache River Wetlands is a rich and diverse area that provides habitat for many unique and fascinating plants and animals. It is also a place where nature lovers of all ages can enjoy hiking,

bicycling, kayaking and canoeing, hunting, "shing, photography and learning about the natural environment. #is year, the Cache River Wetlands Center, Cache River State Natural Area and Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge are o!ering a wide variety of free, hands-on programs – so bring your friends and family, and join us in exploring the wonderful world of the Cache!

Programs and Activities 2018

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Programs and Activities 2018JANUARY

Nature Movie NightThursday, January 11, 6-7:30pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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More Birds in the BackyardSaturday, January 20, 1-3pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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FEBRUARY

Frog & Toad Survey OrientationSaturday, February 3, 1-3pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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Nature Movie NightThursday, February 8, 6-7:30pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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MARCH

Nature Movie NightThursday, March 8, 6-7:30pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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Waterfowl of the Prairie Potholes of South DakotaSaturday, March 24, 10-11am Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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)\[[LYÅPLZ�HUK�[OL�7SHU[Z�;OL`�5LLKSaturday, March 31, 1-3pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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APRIL

)\[[LYÅ`�4VUP[VYPUN�;YHPUPUNSunday, April 8, 9am-3pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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Van Tour in Cache River WatershedThursday, April 12, various departure times Location: Tunnel Hill State Trail Headquarters, Vienna, Illinois

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Nature Movie NightThursday, April 12, 6-7:30pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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Serendipity Nature WalkSaturday, April 14, 9am-noon Location: Cache River State Natural Area, Tupelo Trail

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In Search of Big TreesSaturday, April 28, 2pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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MAY

Nature Number PatternsSaturday, May 5, 10am-noon Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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4`Z[LYPV\Z�:[VUL�-VY[PÄJH[PVUZ�VM�:V\[OLYU�IllinoisSaturday, May 12, 10am Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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JUNE

Illinois Milkweed and Milkweed PollinationSaturday, June 9, 10-11am Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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Natural Areas of IllinoisSaturday, June 23, 10-11:30am Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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AUGUST

Bats of IllinoisSaturday, August 4, 6:30-8:30pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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Ducks, Ducks, DucksSaturday, August 11, 1pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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Reptiles in the NeighborhoodSaturday, August 24, 1-4pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center/Heron Pond Trail

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SEPTEMBER

Nature Fest at Cache River DaysSaturday, September 8, all day Location: Ball Park, Ullin, IL

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Monarch PhenomenonSaturday, September 22, 10am-2pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center

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OCTOBER

.\PKLK�/PRL�H[�*LKHY�)S\ɈSaturday, October 20, noon-2pm Location: Ferne Clyffe State Park, Cedar Bluff

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Van Tour in Cache River WatershedFriday, October 26, various departure times Location: Tunnel Hill State Trail Headquarters, Vienna, Illinois

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DECEMBER

Annual Christmas Bird CountMonday, December 17, 6am-sunset Location: Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge

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