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Events
Pere Marquette State Park
All events listed
are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.
BALD EAGLE DAYS
Every winter Pere
Marquette State Park and the surrounding area plays host to to our national
bird, the Bald Eagle. The Park's Site Interpretive Program Coordinator,
Scott Isringhausen, will be presenting informative programs about these
magnificent creatures. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature
and mature eagles, what they eat, why they winter in the area and more. Each
program begins at 8:30 am at the Park’s Visitor Center. There will be a
lecture and a short video presentation followed by an observational drive.
Be sure to dress warmly
and have a full tank of gas.
Binoculars are highly recommended but not essential as the Park brings along
a spotting scope. These programs are very popular and reservations are
required, which can be made by calling 618-786-3323. If you are among the
first to sign up for any given day, you have the option of riding in the
Park’s van with the staff. Bald Eagle's aren't the only birds to be seen on
these trips. Participants might spot the Great Blue Heron, Canadian Geese,
Wild Turkeys and the Pileated Woodpecker, making this a recommended trip for
birders.
Click here for more on Bald Eagles in the area
December Dates
Monday, December 28th
Tuesday, December 29th
January Dates
Saturday, January 9th
Sunday, January 10th
Monday, January 11th
Monday, January 25th
Tuesday, January 26th
Wednesday, January 27th
February Dates
Monday, February 1st
Tuesday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 3rd
Saturday, February 6th
Sunday, February 7th
Tuesday, February 9th
Wednesday, February 10th
Wednesday, February 17th
Saturday, February 20th
Sunday, February 21st
Wednesday, February 24th
Sunday, February 28th
March Dates
Wednesday, March 3rd
Saturday, March 6th
Sunday, March 7th
EVENTS AT THE LODGE
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
is the host of a variety of fun family events throughout the year.
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Sunday , February 7, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Chocolate lovers rejoice! It’s time to celebrate the perfection of our
nation’s favorite treat, Chocolate!
Shop the many vendor booths all featuring chocolate themed items and indulge
in delectable delicacies. Bring the family out to Pere Marquette Lodge and
relish in the Chocolate Festival Sunday.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331
MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL
Sunday, March 7, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Celebrate your sweet tooth at the first Maple Festival at Pere Marquette
Lodge. Shop the many vendor booths for unique items and learn how maple
syrup is made! Featuring live
entertainment!
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331
Sunday, April 11, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Celebrate Mushroom season and the beginning of warmer weather with
the first annual mushroom and spring festival.
The festivals features artisans and craft vendors displaying their
wares for purchase, live entertainment and a competitive morel hunt in Pere
Marquette Park (weather permitting) where the winner will get one free
nights stay at Pere Marquette Lodge.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331
Area Events
The greatriverroad.com
area has events in all seasons including fairs, festivals, reenactments,
biking, and walking events, and more! Check out our Calendar
of Events pages for details.
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