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• Dedication of Johnny Appleseed Tree and Presentations (4/27/2018 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
  4/27/2018 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

  Dedication of Johnny Appleseed Tree and Presentations

  Presented by Toluca Coal Mine Association and University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists 
  
  Presentations include:

  • Johnny Appleseed story teller 
  • Native American presentation on preservation of our Heritage 
  • Tree Identification Program
  • Geologist on Area Geology 

  Activities include:

  • Climbing the Jumbo (Coal Mine Slag Pile)
  • Bicycle Safety Program

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• From Prairie to Sustainable U (5/2/2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
  5/2/2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

  From Prairie to Sustainable U

  Tom Wood, Archivist, University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), will present From Prairie to University, and provide a storied look back at the physical infrastructure development of the University. Dr. Megan Styles, assistant professor of environmental studies, will present on the history and social challenges of the sustainability movement, sustainable development and on sustainability initiatives at UIS.

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• Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial 30th Anniversary (5/4/2018 5:00 PM - 5/6/2018 1:00 PM)
  5/4/2018 5:00 PM - 5/6/2018 1:00 PM

  Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial 30th Anniversary

  • Dedication Ceremony
  • 24-Hour Vigil
  • P.O.W.-M.I.A. Ceremony
  • Table Ceremony
  • Wreath Laying
  • Honor Ceremony

  Friendship • Remembrance • Honor
  

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• Kids’ Day at Fort de Chartres (5/5/2018 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
  5/5/2018 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  Kids’ Day at Fort de Chartres

  Kids’ Day features 18th century games, contests and crafts for children. FREE to the general public.

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• ISHS Annual Meeting and Annual Awards Luncheon (5/5/2018 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
  5/5/2018 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

  

  ISHS Annual Meeting and Annual Awards Luncheon

  The ISHS Annual Meeting and Annual Awards luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.
  
  The Annual Awards Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the Annual Meeting and Awards presentation immediately to follow. The luncheon will be in the Foundation Room, lower level of the Capitol. After the luncheon we will adjourn to the House of Representatives upstairs for the presentation of awards.

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