One of the first signs of spring is the sound of frogs waking up and calling. Bring the kids down to learn about what the frogs they are hearing. After a short walk down the Galena River Trail towards the Buehler Reserve, families will have a chance to try to find and catch the frogs […]
“1924 to 2024: 261 River Miles and 244,000 acres of wetland habitat, protected for 100 years.” Ed Britton, Wildlife Refuge Manager, will present the incredible story of the Upper Miss Refuge, which is celebrating 100 years as a protected habitat, free and open for all to enjoy. Complimentary Potosi beer and popcorn as long as […]
Location: Warren, IL High School Cafeteria moving to Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges Nature Preserve for field demonstration. Become certified as a River Watch community scientist and learn how to monitor water quality in your local streams! Volunteers will learn to survey habitat an aquatic life, focusing on species like dragonfly nymphs, beetle larva, midges, […]
Beginning at 11:00am - Get your Buzz On at Blaum Bros. Public House, 109 S Main, Galena, IL Start the weekend off with a cicada garnished, specialty cocktail created just for the Emergence Convergence.
This guided tour around scenic Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve will focus on the the captivating life cycle of periodical cicadas. The tour will tell the story of the historic 2024 emergence convergence of both a 17 year Cicada Brood and a 13 year Cicada brood. Something that hasn't happened since Thomas Jefferson was […]
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em Cicada Pairing at Blaum Bros. Public House In celebration of the historic 2024 Cicada emergence convergence enjoy a Blaum Brother specialty cocktail paired with a delicious edible insect snack! Fare will include Cicada and cricket delicacies created and prepared by Chef Kevin Sharpf of Brazen Restaurant in Dubuque. […]
Bring the whole family to explore all of the ways that you can see signs of Cicadas at Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. We will be joined by Jim Louderman, Entomologist from the Field Museum, who will have interesting insect displays and lots of insect knowledge to share with us. Peak Cicada emergence in […]