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Calling all photographers! 📷 Looking to take some beautiful winter photos? Enter them into the the Illinois River Road Scenic Snaps winter photo contest that begins this Sunday! ... See MoreSee Less

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Join Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center for Eagle Watch Weekend! Come see if you can spot our national bird! Park activities will take place on January 28th from 9:30-3 p.m. Tickets and reservations for the state park and visitor center programs are not needed but seating will be limited. 🦅🦅
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Eagle Watch Weekend - January 28 & 29, 2023 | Heritage Corridor
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Join park staff, volunteer naturalists, hike leaders, and the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation for a fun filled day at the Starved Rock Visitor Center and trails during Eagle Watch Weekend. Check out this fun opportunity at Wildlife Prairie Park!Looking for an excuse to get outside over the next two weeks? Ask the ticket gate for details for Gertie's Scavenger Hunt! It's free to play with the opportunity to win a "Meet and Greet" with an animal ambassador.
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Calling all residents of Utica! Looking for a way to stay active this winter? Head over to Village Hall to do some indoor walking starting January 23rd. 🚶🚶♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

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