Event Calendar

Improve your health, wellness, and knowledge of our natural area’s wildlife and history.  Work together to paddle The Nature Conservancy’s new Voyageur Canoe.

This program will be offered on the second Thursday of each month May-October from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Locations will vary and may be dependent upon weather conditions and water levels. Space is limited and registration is required.  Click here to register.  For more information please email Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge at illinoisriver@fws.gov or call 309-535-2290. This program is sponsored by the Emiquon Partnership.

May 9th-The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve

The 63rd Annual Altruistic Coffee will be held Tuesday, May 14 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church of Canton, 215 West Elm Street.

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m., April-October, to walk in nature and learn about our local environment.  Fun wildlife stories and facts are sure to be plentiful!

Locations will vary and may be dependent upon weather conditions. Space is limited and registration is required.  Please click here to register.  For more information please email Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge at illinoisriver@fws.gov or call 309-535-2290.  Please dress appropriately for this outdoor activity.

This program is sponsored by the Emiquon Partnership.

May 23- Chautauqua NWR’s Beer Can Trail

One of the wonderful things about West Central Illinois is that you can take home a bounty of locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey and jams.