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2009 Events
Pere Marquette State Park
All events listed
are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.
NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, July 4, 2009
8:30 am
Meet at the log cabin near the Visitor Center.
Learn how Native Americans created pots, dishes, and ceremonial items at
this pottery demonstration. After a lecture on this ancient craft,
participants will will get hands on experience in making a pot or bowl that
they can take home with them.
Click here for more on Native American pottery
For more information call 618-786-3323
BOBCAT PROGRAM
Saturday, July 4, 2009
2 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
Come discover the mysteries of the bobcat . Placed on the Illinois' first
list of threatened species in 1977, these animals are indigenous to
Illinois and prefer large forested or wooded areas like Pere Marquette
State Park.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323
NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Saturday, July 11, 2009
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Learn about the park's natural history and experience the beauty of nature
by hiking
along
on
one of the Park’s most interesting trails.
Learn how the park originated and see rocks that were formed before the age
of the dinosaurs.
Wear good hiking shoes and bring a snack, a camera, and binoculars for this adventure that will last about 2 hours.
Free
Click here for more on hiking at Pere Marquette
State Park
For
more information call
618-786-3323
HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL
Sunday, July
26,
2009
1 pm - 4 pm
Hummingbirds prosper in the wonderful environment of The Lodge, seeking it
out on their annual migration. Join The Lodge’s staff at this annual
Hummingbird Festival and be able to see these "always on the go" magnificent
little birds up close. The Illinois Audubon Society will on hand banding the
birds. Visitors will be able to adopt one for a small fee and receive
updates on how your bird is doing and where it is.
For more information call
618-786-2331 ext. 338
PEACH FESTIVAL
Sunday,
August 9,
2009
10 am - 5 pm
If you like peaches then this is the festival for you and if it is made with
peaches then you will find it here.
Come enjoy crafts, food, children's games, balloon artist, face painting,
pie eating contest, largest peach contest, book signings, peach drinks, and
of course peaches.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 ext. 338
FOREST FORAGING
Saturday, October 3, 2009
9:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
A lecture will be given on wild edible plants followed by a hike to identify
plants like persimmons that can be found in the Park. Some of the plants will be
available to sample after the hike. The program lasts approximately 3 hours.
Bring comfortable shoes and an appetite.
Free
For
more information call
618-786-3323
NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Saturday, October 3, 2008
2 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
Learn about the park's natural history and experience the beauty of nature
by hiking along one of the many hiking trails. Wear good hiking shoes and
bring binoculars for this adventure that will last about 2 hours.
Free
Click here for more on hiking at Pere Marquette
State Park
For
more information call
618-786-3323
GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Saturday, October 17, 2009
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Feeling adventurous? Try this extended hike with the staff and explore some
of the Park’s most interesting trails. The focus will be on exercise and
stamina as the hike takes participants past creeks, 100-year old trees, and
stops at two scenic overlooks.
Wear good hiking shoes and bring a snack, a camera, and binoculars
for this six mile hiking adventure that will last about 3 hours.
Free
Click here for more on hiking at Pere Marquette
State Park
For
more information call
618-786-3323
NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, October 17, 2009
2 pm
Meet at the log cabin near the Visitor Center.
Learn how Native Americans created pots, dishes, and ceremonial items at
this pottery demonstration. After a lecture on this ancient craft,
participants will will get hands on experience in making a pot or bowl that
they can take home with them.
Click here for more on Native American pottery
For more information call 618-786-3323
AUTUMN COLORS
DRIVE
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
9:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Come join the staff on a scenic drive to view the natural beauty that is
unique to Pere Marquette State Park. A lottery will be held to decide who
will be able to ride with the Park Interpreter with the rest following in
their own vehicles.
The drive will stop at a local restaurant
and will return to the Park at approximately 2 pm.
Free
Click here for more on Autumn Colors
For more information call 618-786-3323
Saturday, October 24, 2009
2 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center
Pere Marquette comes alive with color in the fall. Join the Park's staff
for a walk to experience the brilliant colors and the many other wonders of
nature first hand. The hikes are approximately 2 miles and last about 2
hours. Don't forget comfortable shoes and a camera.
Free
Click here for more on Autumn Colors
For
more information call
618-786-3323 Area Events
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area has events in all seasons including fairs, festivals, reenactments,
biking and walking events, and more! Check out our Calendar
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