From 9 a.m. to noon on June 6, kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to observe insects, small critters, and wildflowers before journaling with both words and drawings.

MAKANDA — Learn about native bamboos from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 31, at Giant City State Park. Join SIUC student Thanchira Suriyamongkol as she discusses the basic ecology of giant cane ...