Environment

Road in Shawnee National Forest to close for snakes

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 3:06pm

HARRISBURG, IL (KFVS) - LaRue Road in the Shawnee National Forest will be closed until May for migrating snakes and amphibians.

Forest Rangers are shutting the road, also known as Snake Road, down to protect the snake and amphibians as they move from their winter hibernation spots to their summer homes in nearby swamps.

Some of the species are either threatened or endangered and closing the road will ensure their safety.

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Cache River Wetlands Center to have fossil program

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, March 11th, 2011, 7:47pm

CYPRESS, IL (KFVS) - You can join in on a presentation and hike with the Cache River Wetland Center on Saturday, April 2.

There will be a presentation on fossils from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by a hike from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The hike will have an optional caravan and will be at a popular fossil location.

For more information, you can call 618-657-2064.

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Hummingbirds are coming to Union Co.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, March 11th, 2011, 7:35pm

CYPRESS, IL (KFVS) - You can learn how to prepare your yard for the spring migration of hummingbirds with the All About Hummers program at the Cache River Wetlands.

The event will be on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m.

For more information, you can call 618-657-2064.

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Mid-America Morel Mushroom Hunt Festival in Jonesboro

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, February 28th, 2011, 7:26pm

Mid-America Morel Mushroom Hunt Festival in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, IL (KFVS) - The Trail of Tears Lodge and Resort will the Mid-America Morel Mushroom Hunt Festival April 15-17.

Advanced registration will cost $10 each day and after March 31 will be $15. All children ages 12 and under can hunt for $5 each day.

You can find more information and register for the hunt at the Trail of Tears Lodge and Resort website.

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Program teaches public how to respect Cache River Wetlands

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, February 28th, 2011, 4:53pm

Program teaches public how to respect Cache River Wetlands

CYPRESS, IL (KFVS) - Learn how to practice the "Leave No Trace" methods while hiking, biking, fishing and hunting with this hands-on program at the Cache River Wetlands Center on Saturday, March 12.

The program helps you improve your outdoor skills and see and respect wildlife. It will be from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. You can call 618-657-2064 for more information.

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