Tag: Champaign County Forest Preserve
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“Frieda Mumm’s: Discovering Home” opens at Museum of the Grand Prairie Saturday
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com In every story told, there is more than meets the eye. The stories told and those that will be created at the Museum of the Grand Prairie’s upcoming exhibit: “Frieda Mumm’s Discovering Home” are no different. It’s not something museum curators will be there to talk about, though. After years of creating… Read more
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Museum of the Grand Prairie to celebrate May Day on May 4
April showers sometimes bring May showers. But the forecast for May 4 signals a break in the clouds. The Champaign County Forest Preserve and the Museum of the Grand Prairie will take advantage of the forecased mid-70’s temperatures to celebrate May Day on May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. A history of tradition comes… Read more
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Take time to find painted eggs throughout the Champaign County Forest Preserve parks
Champaign County residents may have an Easter egg hunt or two scheduled on their calendar over the next month. But residents don’t have to wait until the big day to find eggs. They could just visit any Champaign County Forest Preserve park. In 2018, Lake of the Woods visitors were surprised to find concrete eggs… Read more
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Foster, Burgess and West paint picture of 1968, make connection to today
*photo from Museum of the Grand Prairie For some, the lessons of 1968 are ones learned through the study of history. For others, the knowledge comes from having lived through that time period. Three panelists — Izona Burgess, Stan West and Candy Foster — in the Museum of the Grand Prairie’s 1968 Exhibit Speaker Series:… Read more
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Champaign County Forest Preserve wants you to know more about owls
The Champaign County Forest Preserve wants you to know more about local owl species. A few spots are still open for the February 1 “Owl Prowl” from 6 to 7:30 at the Museum of the Grand Prairie. During the event, Jennifer Wick will introduce guests to local species, such as the bard owl and great… Read more
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Top 10 Things to do at the Champaign County Forest Preserve in Winter 2019
This list has been provided by the Champaign County Forest Preserve. Join the Museum of the Grand Prairie for their FREE public programs such as it’s MLK Jr. Day & President’s Day programs, our Civil Rights in Champaign County Panel on Feb 10th, our Garden Speaker Series beginning on Feb 3rd, and many more! Visit… Read more
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Museum of the Grand Prairie hosts free MLK Day Event
The Museum of the Grand Prairie will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King on January 21 with crafts, a scavenger hunt, books and a video. Read more
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Super Blood Wolf Moon Jan. 20, viewing at Staerkel Planetarium
Staerkel Planetarium will join the CU Astronomical Society in making telescopes available to the public for the Sunday, Jan. 20 eclipse starting at 9 p.m., weather-permitting. Read more
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Full moon hike at Homer Lake offers new perspective
On Jan. 17 and 19, Homer Lake Forest Preserve will open its gates for an annual January full moon hike from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Read more
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve designated as International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark Sky Association has announced the accreditation of Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Champaign County, Illinois, U.S., as an International Dark Sky Park, that state’s first such designation. The result caps a two-year effort to achieve the status in a collaboration between the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society. “As… Read more