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Visitors Guide for Events
February 2012
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois |
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We regularly update this
calendar to provide you with up to date information on a
variety of events that take place in the Meeting of the
Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area. Changes are made when we
gather more information or when we learn of an event. If you
know of an event that you would like to see posted contact
the webmaster. We hope you enjoy
the events you choose to attend. |
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WILDLIFE WEEKENDS
Dow, IL |
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January 7 - February 25, 2012
Saturdays: 10 am - 2 pm
TreeHouse Wildlife Center, 23956 Green Acres Road
Visit the Treehouse Wildlife Center on Saturdays in January and
February to view live bald eagles being rehabilitated at the center. While
you're there, visit some of the other wildlife that call the center home -
hawks, owls, falcons and more.
Free
For more information call 618-466-2990
or visit
www.treehousewildlifecenter.com |
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JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Alton, IL |
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January 20 - February 26, 2012
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This exhibit features works by the winners of
last summer’s Juried Exhibit and includes pieces in media such as metal, oil,
paper, watercolor, and wood carving.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected days during February, 2012
8:30 am
Visitor Center
A video presentation is followed by an observational drive. Dress warm
and have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are recommended.
Free, reservations required
For more information call 618-786-3323 |
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MAPLE SYRUP MAKING
Kampsville, IL |
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February through mid-March
8
am. to 5 pm, check website for schedule
McCully Heritage Project, south
of Kampsville, Illinois off of Highway 100
The
McCully Heritage Project will be tapping maple trees and making maple syrup
beginning in February through mid-March. Once the sap starts flowing, they will
be cooking every 2nd or 3rd day, over an open campfire, just outside the McCully
Heritage Project pavilion. Scheduling of this event is completely weather
dependent. Check the MHP homepage at
www.mccullyheritage.org or “like” us on Facebook for updates on the schedule
or to find out when the sap is cooking. The public is invited to participate,
and to learn about how trees are tapped and sap is collected and turned into
maple syrup.
Free
For more information call
618-653-4687 |
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BIRDS OF PREY
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
1 pm
- 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower,
435 Confluence Tower Drive
Eagles aren’t the only birds of prey in the area. Join the Tree House Wildlife
Center and learn about other birds that call the River Bend area home with
displays and educational activities throughout the day.
Free
event admission. Admission to tour the Tower
For more information call
618-251-9101
or visit www.confluencetower.com |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL |
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
12 pm to 4 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
An
educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle
display in the classroom. Bring your camera to this free program
and then tour the National Great Rivers Museum and the Locks and Dam.
Free, donations appreciated
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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MASTERS OF THE SKY
East Alton, IL |
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February 18 - February 20, 2011
11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
National
Great Rivers Museum
"Masters
of the Sky", an educational and informational program presented by
the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other birds
of prey.
There will also be a free eagle display at noon and 2 pm for 30 minutes in
the gallery.
$5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, free for
children 3 and under
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday: 12 pm to 2 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 3 pm
Lewis & Clark
Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Driver, off IL-3
An
educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle
display.
Ask
questions, take pictures, and see the majestic bird up close!
Free, admission charged to tour the Tower
For
more information call 618-251-9101 or visit
www.ConfluenceTower.com |
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have
your event listed here contact the webmaster. We
reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free
of charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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