Category Archives: Workshop

Backyard Sugarin’: Processing Maple Syrup Workshop

Posted on December 29, 2013 by shawneechapter

[ February 1, 2014; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Learn to make maple syrup!
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Have you ever wanted to tap into that large sugar maple in your backyard and make some LOCAL maple syrup? Then this is the workshop for you! Join Shawnee Audubon to learn the entire process of harvesting, processing and enjoying Illinois syrup.

Two workshops will be held at […]

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Insect Awareness and Appreciation Day

Posted on July 6, 2013 by shawneechapter

[ August 24, 2013; 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

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Hummingbird Fest

Posted on July 6, 2013 by shawneechapter

[ July 20, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Saturday, July 20th
(in case of rain: July 27th)

Home of Kristie and Steve Lindgren
Nine Wishes Ranch Road
Golconda, Pope County, Illinois

 

Bird Banding Demonstrations
Master bird bander, Cathie Hutcheson, will capture and band hummingbirds from
9 am to Noon.

Information Stations

Learn about Gardening for Hummingbirds, Supplemental Feeding, Kids’ Activities
Hummingbird Merchandise
Feeders and accessories, tee shirts…..

What to Bring and Know

Lawn/camp chair
Water
Hat/sun screen
Optional picnic […]

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