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With the cost of gas being what it is, people are telling us they plan to vacation right here at home!

 

To get the most for your summer dollar, purchase a membership. Then anytime you want to spend the day or just stop by for a little while,  show them your card and you're in!     Spend a night on the Prairie! Member's receive a 10% discount on lodging rates and more!
 
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Park Hours: 9am-4:30                Discounted Admission in March!

** Denotes that winter discounted admission rates apply.

March 1     Opening Day!**
                In 2008 we will be celebrating the "Year of the Bison" and our 30th  Anniversary.  Many new things are in store so be sure to check back often.

March 1     Fishing Season Begins! **
                Fishing hours are from opening to 1 hour before closing March 1st through December 9th.

March 1     Volunteer Orientation   9:00 am - 12:00 pm

                 call (309) 676-0998     
Come learn how a volunteer position at Wildlife Prairie State Park may be the perfect adventure for you!

March 1     FREE Public Programs Begin! **
                (Weekends only through Memorial Day)

March 1     Junior Explorers – “Leave it to Beavers (and other Rodents)”   

                    1:00 – 3:00 pm                    call (309) 676-0998 x6758

March 1      Boy Scout Merit Badge Saturday – “Mammal Study”        

                    10:00 am – 4:00 pm              call (309) 676-0998 x6758


March 2      Sunday Brunch Resumes! **            call (309) 676-0998
                   Reservations are Recommended.

March 2      Art in the Park **            9:00 am - 4:30 pm 

March 8       Junior Girl Scout Badge Day - "Making it Matter"   

                     10:00 am - 2:00 pm                          call (309) 676-0998 x6758

March 8     Photo Tour **         10:00am - 2pm
Each month will feature a different area of interest within the park. Photos taken can then be entered into one of our monthly Photo Contests. (held on the last Saturday of the Month). The tour is free with paid admission to the park.


March 15     Landscape and Garden Day**       11:00 am - 4:00 pm
                    call (309) 676-0998  

  
March 22     Bunny Breakfast **        9:00 am - 11:00 am
                   call (309) 676-0998
   
March 22     Giant Easter Egg Hunt! **      Hunts will take place at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
Be sure to arrive early for your chance at over 12,000 candy-filled eggs. Some may even contain a special prize!

 

March 23     Easter Sunday Brunch **       9:30 am - 2:30 pm
                    Call (309) 676-0998
                    Limited seating is available & advance reservations are required!  


March 25/26     Knee High Naturalists - “Animal Tails”   10:00 - 11:30 am  
                      call (309) 676-0998 x6758
 
March 29     Photo Contest
Photographs must be received by the last Saturday of the month. One lucky winner will receive a One Year Membership to the Park and the winning photos will be posted on the Park's web site during the following month.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 February 2008 )
 
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