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Songs from the Woods Concert Series Peoria Wilds Ecological

Restoration Workdays
The woods will ring with music at our monthly concert series featuring some of the best
singer-songwriters and folk musicians anywhere! Fee: $10/adult, $9/ages 12 and under, Join these restoration
$8/CORE members. Concerts begin at 7 pm. VOLUNTEER!
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Bryan Bowers • Saturday, January 14 Four Shillings Short • Saturday, March 11 people, learn about native
For nearly three decades, Bryan Bowers Four Shillings Short (and non-native) flora and fauna, have
has been to the autoharp what Earl is part of the creative some fun, and get some exercise! Bring
Scruggs was to the five-string banjo. He fusion that is happening gloves and water and dress appropriately
presents instrumental virtuosity combined in World Music today. for an outdoor experience.
with warmth, eloquence, expression and Blending Celtic, East
professionalism. Bryan has a dynamic Indian and American Folk Call Kristi Shoemaker at 309-686-3360 for
outgoing personality and an uncanny music with Medieval, further information. Or, just show up at
ability to enchant a crowd in practically Renaissance and Original one of the workdays listed below.
any situation. compositions, “the international duo have
carved out a musical identity all their own.” Forest Park Nature Preserve
Barry Cloyd and Friends • Saturday, February 11 Garlic Mustard Melee
Barry has been The Cantrells • Saturday, April 8 Sa: 4/29 from 1-4pm and
performing across Al and Emily Cantrell have been bringing their Sa: 5/13 from 10am-1 pm
America for years, unique style of acoustic music to a growing (other dates by appointment)
but his roots run number of fans across the country since
deep here in Peoria. before their marriage in 1985. Their music Ages 14+ (minors must have guardian
An accomplished has been featured on NPR’s Mountain Stage signed waiver)
songwriter and exceptional guitarist, and Riders Radio Theater as well as numerous Garlic mustard, an exotic invasive plant
multi-instrumentalist and historian, Barry other local, regional and national radio species, is threatening to drive out the
always pulls in an exceptional line-up of programs. native understory plants and is gaining
musicians for this annual show to the ground rapidly. Please spend what time
hometown crowd. you can helping us control this plant that
Drop-In Programs Continued is spreading rapidly! A short presentation
on garlic mustard identification and
Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt Signs of Spring Walks control will precede the control efforts.
Sa: 4/15 • 10 am-4 pm • All Ages Su: 4/23 • 1:30 pm • All ages
Bring your digital camera or phone and Explore the woods with a naturalist and Springdale Cemetery Savanna
head out onto the trails! Each participant experience the awakening of the plants and Contact steward Mike Rucker at
will receive a list of challenges to complete animals of the Illinois River Bluffs. Discover 309-692-0621 or mikruc@aol.com.
on this fun, nature-themed scavenger hunt spring wildflowers, insects and colorful birds
that can be done in a group or individually. on these hikes. Rocky Glen Hill Prairie Area
Complete as many challenges as you can, Contact steward David Pittman at
and when you’re done, show your photos to Wildflower Walks 309-676-5237 or dvdpittman@gmail.com
the naturalist back at the Nature Center. W: 4/19, 5/3, and 5/17 • 10 am • All ages for more information.
Nothing is better than starting the day with a
13th Annual warm cup of coffee or tea and breathing some
Earth Day Festival fresh spring air! Participants will love seeing
the beauty of spring revealed and the chance
Sa: 4/22 • 11 am-4 pm • All ages to get to know some other nature lovers on
Celebrate Mother Nature! Here’s your this naturalist guided tour. Wear comfortable
opportunity to “think globally, act locally.” walking shoes as we will walk up to a half-
Peruse the numerous booths, locate local mile.
resources, and learn what you can do to
make a difference. Enjoy live music, great
local food, educational materials and Mother’s Day Hike
hands-on demos, Su: 5/14 • 1:30 pm • All ages
kids crafts and Enjoy the beauty of Forest Park together as a
face painting, family as we stroll through the woods to see
and much more. what Mother Nature has to offer. Each mother
Register to win in attendance will receive a small Mother’s
door prizes and Day gift.
enjoy our Annual
Earth Day Sale at
the Trailhead VOLUNTEER!
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