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SUMMARY:Emergence Convergence Guided Tour of Casper Bluff - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Today’s tour has been canceled due to weather. Please join us tomorrow at Casper for a special Cicada Scientist Youth and Family event with Entomologist Jim Louderman from the Chicago Field Museum starting at 1 PM. Free and RSVPs not needed. \nThis 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 president 221 years ago. Free and RSVPs not needed.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/periodically-historic-cicadas-guided-casper-bluff-property-tour/
LOCATION:Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve\, 870 South Pilot Knob Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036
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SUMMARY:2024 Cicada Emergence Convergence Celebration - Cicada & Cricket Tasting
DESCRIPTION:If You Can’t Beat ‘Em\, Eat ‘Em! In celebration of the historic 2024 Cicada Emergence Convergence enjoy a Blaum Bros. specialty cocktail paired with a delicious edible insect snack! Fare will include cicada and cricket delicacies. The Chicago Field Museum’s own Jim Louderman will be on hand to share his knowledge of cicadas and other unusual insects found in our area. Limited quantities\, 21 and up. Ticket price TBD.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/2024-cicada-emergence-convergence-celebration-cicada-cricket-tasting/
LOCATION:Blaum Bros. Public House\, 109 S Main\, Galena\, IL\, 61036\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Emergence Convergence Celebration - Cicada Scientists Youth & Family Event
DESCRIPTION: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 NW IL of 17-year brood is between May 15 and June 15\, so we will see what we can find and learn about the cicada’s life above and below ground. Free and RSVPs not needed.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/2024-cicada-emergence-convergence-celebration-youth-and-family-event/
LOCATION:Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve\, 870 South Pilot Knob Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036
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SUMMARY:100th Anniversary Celebration of the Upper Miss National Wildlife & Fish Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Meet the staff and stewards of the Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center in Thompson\, IL.  The Savannah district office manages Refuge wetlands bordering Jo Daviess County.  At a free anniversary celebration for all ages\, meet the staff and stewards and learn about tours and activities they sponsor throughout the year.  At this event\, adults and kids will enjoy informational talks\, live fish demos\, a casting contest\, flora walks\, iNaturalist and Merlin tutorials\, face painting\, exhibits from local conservation partners\, and more.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/100th-anniversary-celebration-of-the-upper-miss-national-wildlife-fish-refuge/
LOCATION:Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center\, 7071 Riverview Road\, Thompson\, IL\, 61285
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