Events
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation has several
fun and educational events planned for this year. They are all for the general
public, appealing to every age group.
Tree Walk
July 18, 2009, 10:00 AM
Galena River Trail, Galena, Illinois
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Conservation Guardians of Northwest Illinois, Education Committee
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Event leaders: Debbie Pausz, Christie Trifone, RuthAnn Winkin, and Heidi
Thorp
Explore the different types of trees in Jo Daviess
County. Learn to identify trees by their leaves and fruit.
This event utilizes a Tree Cookie & ID guide.
Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up
July 22, 2009, 9:00 AM
Grant Hills Motel parking
lot, Galena, Illinois
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The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation seeks volunteers
to help pick up roadside litter and beautify the view of the “Gateway
to Galena” as part of our Adopt-A-Highway portion of Hwy 20.
The event will begin at the Grant Hills Motel parking lot just east of downtown
Galena, IL. As a partner with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s
Adopt-A-Highway Program, JDCF is responsible for the section of Hwy 20 that
runs from Jupiter Lane to one mile west of Mt. Hope Road.
Advanced registration is appreciated by calling 815-858-9100 or emailing
info@jdcf.org
no later than Monday, July 20th!
Insects: the Good Guys & the Bad Guys
August 1, 2009, 1:00 PM
Pond Court, Galena Territory
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Conservation Guardians of Northwest Illinois, Education Committee
Sponsorship
Event leaders: Laurie Mattas, Jane Yoder, Joan Klaus, and RuthAnn Winkin
For reference material visit: Identify
an Insect.
What makes an insect an insect?
Learn how to identify different bugs and why they are so important to our ecosystems.
This event utilizes stuffed bugs, puppets, and skeletons!
Water Quality Basics
September 12, 2009, 1:30 PM
Galena Territory/Apple Canyon Lake TBD
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Conservation Guardians of Northwest Illinois, Education Committee
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Event leaders: Donna Davis, Christie Trifone, and Joan Klaus
Is your water dirty or clean?
Learn how water travels
on the landscape and what might be affecting your drinking water.
This event utilizes material from Enviroscapes.
Fall Forest Walk
September 13, 2009, 1:00 PM
– 2:30 PM
Schurmeier Teaching Forest,
Elizabeth, Illinois
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Celebrate fall by enjoying a beautiful guided Fall
Forest Walk through Schurmeier
Teaching Forest.
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation welcomes people of all ages to come
and enjoy the colors of fall and to learn about some of the natural wonders
of Jo Daviess County. This event is free to the public.
Land Stewardship Specialist, Christie Trifone, will point out unique native
trees, wildflowers and berries on an approximately one and a half mile hike
in the forest.
Learn about different forestry techniques used and learn about the health
of Jo Daviess County forests. Meet at the entrance by the picnic shelter,
and be sure to wear boots and weather-appropriate clothes.
O’Galena Orienteering Festival
September 26, 2009, 9:00 AM
– 2:00 PM
Winston Tunnel, Galena, Illinois
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The public is invited to participate in a day of outdoor
fun at the annual O’Galena Orienteering Festival hosted by the Jo
Daviess Conservation Foundation. This is a unique opportunity to learn the
art of navigating diverse terrain in search of marked points using only
a compass and a map.
There are several courses that will test beginners and experienced orienteerers
alike, making the event ideal for the entire family. Experts will be on
hand to offer instruction and compasses will be available for a small fee
to anyone who needs one.
Registration is just $10.00/person with kids 6 and under free! Special rates
are available for scouting groups.
This event is held in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources, which owns the Winston Tunnel area.
Team
Results
O’Galena! Orienteering Festival, September 27-28, 2008
Mammals & Skulls
October 17, 2009, 10:00 AM
Adventure Center, Galena, Illinois
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Conservation Guardians of Northwest Illinois, Education Committee
Sponsorship
Event leaders: Carolyn Norton and Jane Yoder
Learn what makes a mammal special!
Did you know that you can tell a lot about an animal from looking at their
skull?
This event utilizes Skull Exploration material.
Owls & Bats
November 14, 2009, 10:00 AM
Adventure Center, Galena, Illinois
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Conservation Guardians of Northwest Illinois, Education Committee
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Event leaders: Carolyn Norton and Debbie Pausz
Learn about our nocturnal friends!
How do bats find their food in the dark, and why are owl eyes so big?
This event utilizes Owl Pellet Discovery material.
Thank you for visiting.
Send questions or comments to: info@jdcf.org
© 2009, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation
