Calendar of Events

Visitors will watch as Naturalists and volunteers craft a Thanksgiving Dinner using traditional tools and methods.  Elements of the meal will be made over an open fire or in dutch ovens.  Samples will be available throughout the event.  Pioneer Homestead Cabin, Forest Glen; FREE

Fly into learning about our amazing nocturnal raptors at Owl Night at Kennekuk County Park's Education Center from 5:30-8:30 pm.  University of Illinois students in a field-based course on Northern Saw-Whet Owl Ecology will share information about the migration and behavior of owls in central Illinois through interactive indoor and outdoor activity stations, crafts, and more.  Students will also showcase outdoor demonstrations of the tools used to capture and track owls at Kennekuk County Park. Drop in anytime from 5:30 - 8:30 pm to learn about owl life history, ecology, behavior, and what you can do to help conserve these unique animals.  We may even get the chance to see some live owls up-close!  This free event is open to all ages with no preregistration needed. For more information call 217-442-1691.