Vermilion RiverWatch

RiverWatch Training Workshop
Public Education Seminar
April 26, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Forest Glen Preserve – Gannett Education Center

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center is leading a volunteer training workshop
at Forest Glen Preserve on April 26, 2025 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Gannett Education Center.

Become certified as a RiverWatch community scientist and learn how to monitor water quality in your local streams!
Volunteers will learn to survey habitat and aquatic life, focusing on species like dragonfly nymphs,
beetle larva, midges, and snails. Workshops cost $50 for adults. The workshop is primarily for adults
but kids may attend with a registered adult (2 kids per adult).
If the cost of the workshop is a deterrent, please reach out to RiverWatch staff about our scholarships*.

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9	10 Spring Turkey Hunt Draw for Kennekuk Spring Turkey Hunt Draw for Kennekuk March 10, 2025 Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834, USA Applications due Friday, March 7, 2025; Call 217-442-1691 for more information or visit Spring Turkey Hunting Draw – Vermilion County Conservation District (vccd.org) See more details •	11	12	13	14	15
16 Maple Syrup Fest @ Forest Glen Preserve Maple Syrup Fest @ Forest Glen Preserve March 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Westville, IL 61883, USA Maple Syrup Fest 10 am - 2 pm, at Forest Glen Preserve. This new event will showcase Forest Glen's maple syrup with a variety of activities for people of all ages. Watch the sap collected turn into syrup at the Sugar Bush. Ttap a metal spile into a tree trunk. Guided hikes along Willow Creek Trail that will begin every 30 minutes until 1 pm. Tour the Pioneer Homestead Cabin. Visit the Nature Center for a kid's craft activity. Enjoy a taste of Forest Glen maple syrup with a French Toast Stick and Sausage Basket fee required at the Gannett Education Center. Please note there will be limited seating for eating at the Gannett Education Center. If available, the Forest Glen Maple Syrup will be for sale at the Gannett Education Center as well. All activities are free with the exception of the French Toast and Sausage basket and Forest Glen Maple Syrup Pints ($15) or Quarts ($30). This event will take place in lieu of the Maple Syrup Pancake and Sausage Breakfast due to current Gannett Education Center renovations. For more information, please call 217-662-2142. See more details •	17	18	19 VCCD Board Meeting VCCD Board Meeting March 19, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Forest Glen Preserve, 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA Environmental Education Center, Forest Glen Preserve; Public Invited See more details •	20	21	22
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