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SUMMARY:'Mississippi Dialogues' with Acclaimed Indigenous Cartographer\, Margaret Pearce
DESCRIPTION:Margaret Wickens Pearce\, acclaimed Citizen Potawatomi Nation cartographer and 2025 MacArthur fellow\, has chosen JDCF’s Casper Bluff Nature Preserve to be the site of a large public art panel. The panel\, which is part of her Mississippi Dialogues project\, will depict through maps\, stories\, songs and oral history\, how indigenous people have interacted with the Mississippi River through time and into the present. \n“JDCF is honored and excited to be working with Indigenous cartographer Margaret Pearce on her Mississippi Dialogues Project\,” said Steve Barg\, JDCF’s Executive Director. “This is one of several collaborative projects where JDCF is partnering with Indigenous Tribes\, historians and culture keepers to help us better understand our deep connections and caretaking responsibilities with the land and rivers of the Driftless region.” \nThe 15.5-foot panel will be one of thirteen Margaret will install along the entire 2\,300 mile length of the River from its headwaters in Minnesota to its confluence with the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana. The installation is planned for this October. \nOn July 10\, Margaret\, along with Ho-Chunk Nation tribal historian Bill Quackenbush\, will present a public program about the project. Bill “Nąąwącekǧize” Quackenbush is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Cultural Resources Division Manager of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. As an influential member of his community with a deep network of relationships with other Tribal Nations\, Bill has been a pivotal member of the Mississippi Dialogues project team. \nIt will take place at Chestnut Mountain Resort\, with a social hour starting at 6 pm\, followed by the program from 7 to 8:30. Steve Barg will deliver opening remarks and JDCF’s new CEO\, Nathan Aaberg\, will be on hand to meet those in attendance. Cash bar. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to info@jdcf.org. \nApple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena is proudly sponsoring this event.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/mississippi-dialogues-with-acclaimed-indigenous-cartographer-margaret-pearce/
LOCATION:Chestnut Mountain Resort\, 8700 W Chestnut Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Star Gazing at Horseshoe Mound
DESCRIPTION:Because of the popularity of our annual Meteors on the Mound star gazing event in August\, JDCF and the Galena Astronomical Society are co-hosting two additional dark sky events this summer.  Join us atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve for family-friendly activities for people of all ages as well a presentation by an expert astronomer. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes onsite so that participants can view various heavenly bodies. If you have a telescope\, please bring it along.  One of only two days that the preserve is open after dark and so it is a special occasion. Suggested donation of $10/person or $25/family. Weather dependent so check back here for updates. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/dark-sky-star-gazing-at-horseshoe-mound/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Mound Preserve\, 1679 N Blackjack Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036
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SUMMARY:Weird & Wonderful Insects with The Field Museum
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Chicago Field Museum insect educators and scientists to see their amazing collections of local and non-local insects. There will also be insect displays collected by local entomologists on hand for viewing. \nLearn how to use a sweep net to see what weird and wonderful insects you can find in the early summer prairie. Stay after the sun goes down to see and learn about the moths and other winged bugs of the night that are drawn to a special lighted viewing sheet. Take away knowledge and wonder of the strange but beautiful biodiversity that calls northwest Illinois home. Free and RSVPs not required. This event is subject to weather related cancellations. Check back here for updates. \nThe Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena is a proud sponsor of this event.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/weird-wonderful-insects-with-the-field-museum/
LOCATION:Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve\, 870 South Pilot Knob Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T220000
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Star Gazing at Big Sky Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Because of the popularity of our annual Meteors on the Mound star gazing event in August\, JDCF and the Galena Astronomical Society are co-hosting two additional dark sky events this summer.  Join us at the Valley of Eden Section of the Big Sky Nature Reserve for family-friendly activities for people of all ages as well a presentation by an expert astronomer. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes onsite so that participants can view various heavenly bodies. If you have a telescope\, please bring it along.  This is the only time the preserve is open after dark and so it is a special occasion. Suggested donation of $10/person or $25/family. Weather dependent so check back here for updates. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/dark-sky-star-gazing-at-big-sky-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary\, 5559 E Rush Creek Road\, Stockton\, IL\, 61085\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meteors on the Mound
DESCRIPTION:JDCF invites everyone to Meteors on the Mound for a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower from atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve\, which is one of the highest points in Jo Daviess County and offers spectacular views of the tristate area from several different outlooks. This is the only time of the year that the preserve is open to the public after dark so it is a special occasion. Suggested donation of $10/person or $25/family. RSVP’s are not required. \nThere will be family-friendly activities for people of all ages as well a presentation by an expert astronomer. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes onsite so that participants can view various heavenly bodies. If you have a telescope\, please bring it along. This program is weather dependent so if it is raining please check back here. The Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena is a proud sponsor of this event.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/meteors-on-the-mound/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Mound Preserve\, 1679 N Blackjack Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036
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SUMMARY:Miraculous Monarch Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join JDCF staff and volunteers are we explore the prairie to catch and tag monarch butterflies who are beginning their fall migration back to Mexico. This event will give people of all ages the chance to become one of thousands of volunteers across North America who monitor the health and dynamics of monarch butterfly populations. You will also learn about the unique life history of monarch butterflies\, the threats that are facing them\, and how you can help this endangered species thrive. Free and RSVPs not needed. Subject to weather cancellations. Check back here for updates. \nThe Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena is a proud sponsor of this event.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/miraculous-monarch-migration-2/
LOCATION:Wapello Land & Water Reserve\, 8642 IL RT 84 South\, Hanover\, IL\, 61041
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SUMMARY:Safety & Woods Working (SAWW) Training 101
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Registration is through the NW IL Forestry Association. \nLevel 101 is geared toward participants with little or no experience running a chainsaw\, covering Level 1 material at a more deliberate pace over two full training days\, in a supportive and dynamic setting. \nLevel 101 introduces the participant to bore cutting and open face felling\, and develops the mechanics to execute these techniques. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to run the saw in various scenarios\, and observe others as we get comfortable with this powerful tool. Costs TBD.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/safety-woods-working-saww-training-101/
LOCATION:Big Sky Stewardship Shop\, 6504 S Parker Road\, Stockton\, IL\, 61085
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SUMMARY:Safety & Woods Working (SAWW) Training Level 1-2
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Registration is through the NW IL Forestry Association. \nParticipants in Level 1 training will spend most of the morning in the classroom\, and the remainder of the day outside practicing techniques to operate chainsaws safely\, comfortably and productively. \nParticipants in Level 2 training will spend part of the morning in the classroom/shop\, and the remainder of the day outside practicing techniques to operate chainsaws safely\, comfortably and productively. Costs TBD.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/safety-woods-working-saww-training-level-1-2/
LOCATION:Big Sky Stewardship Shop\, 6504 S Parker Road\, Stockton\, IL\, 61085
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