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Buildings Open
Buildings Open
September 6, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA & Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 E. 900 North Road, Westville, IL 61883
At Forest Glen Preserve, the Gannett Education Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours. Visitors to the Gannett Education Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and more. The Pioneer Homestead Cabin takes visitors back in time to discover how early settlers lived in Vermilion County.
At Kennekuk County Park, the Kennekuk Education Center and Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings will be staffed with volunteers and open to the public for tours as well. The Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, Bismarck Train Depot, and Red Oak School take people back to the time period of 1890's - 1940's. Tod add to the nostalgia, the Red Bud String Band will be performing at the Gazebo located in the Bunker Hill Historic Area. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy and afternoon of nostalgia with tours of the buildings and live music! Visitors to the Kennekuk Education Center can learn about Vermilion County plants and animals with displays, exploration tables, and see photography work by Jared Lowe.
The Vermilion County Conservation District utilizes volunteers to staff these buildings. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lara Danzl, ldanzl@vccd.org, or 217-442-1691.
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River to Rail Bike Ride for the KRT
River to Rail Bike Ride for the KRT
September 12, 2026
Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA
Pre-registration and fee required;SAG supported routes, call 217-442-1691 for more information; Information and registration opens February 1, 2026 at https://RtoR2026.eventbrite.com
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Natural Wool Dyeing Demonstration
Natural Wool Dyeing Demonstration
September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA
Discover traditional yarn dyeing methods! Local fiber artists will be brining handspun yarn to dye with flowers, walnuts, and more. Pioneer Homestead Cabin area; FREE
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Waterfowl Hunt Draw for Lake Mingo & Lake Vermilion
Waterfowl Hunt Draw for Lake Mingo & Lake Vermilion
September 14, 2026
Applications due September 11, 2026; Call 217-442-1691 for more information
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VCCD Board Meeting
VCCD Board Meeting
September 16, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA
Environmental Education Center, Kennekuk County Park; Public Invited
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Middlefork Audubon Society Live Raptor Progam
Middlefork Audubon Society Live Raptor Progam
September 20, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA
Live Raptor Program, White Oak Barn, Kennekuk County Park, Public Invited, FREE
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Revolutionary War Re-enactment
Revolutionary War Re-enactment
September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA
See how the Revolutionary War was fought through artillery demonstrations and walk through an encampment presented by the Northwest Territory Alliance Reenactment group. Both days will feature activities including fashion shows, tomahawk throwing, ladies' tea, bayonet competitions and more! Battle at 3:30 pm; Homestead Cabin Area, Forest Glen; FREE
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Pioneer Craft Day
Pioneer Craft Day
September 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA
Discover pioneer homestead life through fry-bread cooking demonstrations, interactive rope making, and log-splitting. Kids will be able to help with apple pressing, play games and participate in a watermelon eating contest. Pioneer activities end when the battle starts. Homestead Cabin area, Forest Glen; Free
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Revolutionary War Re-enactment/Pioneer Craft Day
Revolutionary War Re-enactment/Pioneer Craft Day
September 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA
See how the Revolutionary War was fought through artillery demonstrations and walk through an encampment presented by the Northwest Territory Alliance Reenactment group. Both days will feature activities including fashion shows, tomahawk throwing, ladies' tea, bayonet competitions and more! Battle at 3:30 pm
On Sunday, discover pioneer homestead life through fry-bread cooking demonstrations, interactive rope making, and log splitting. Kids will be able to help with apple pressing, play games, and participate in a watermelon eating contest. Pioneer activities end when the battle starts.
Homestead Cabin Area, Forest Glen; FREE
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