Play Museum Grand Opening! Mar 26, 9:30am-4pm, Excavate mastodont bones, load a jeep for an expedition, crawl through a cave at this new, kid-friendly play museum designed for ages 3-11. Opening also includes live entertainment, games, and crafts. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-7386.
Storytime Mar 23, 30, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217- 546-9440.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime Mar 19, 11am, Includes craft and treats. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
NATURE
Cachet Club of Springfield Geranium Sale Mar 26-30, Order by Apr 9, $2.25. Apr. 28, 8am-6pm pickup. Proceeds to United Cerebral Palsy, Camp COCO, Camp
Care-aLot and Sojourn Shelter. 787-2882. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr.
Raptor Study Series - Great Horned Owl Mar 24, 6-7pm, Presented by Illinois Raptor Center. $10 walk-in, handouts and refreshments included. Space limited, please RSVP. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, Springfield , 217- 544-2473.
Spring Floral Display Mar 26-30, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Easter Lilies and lush tropical foliage fill the Exhibit Hall and Conservatory. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Surviving In a Fragmented Habitat: The Life of a Grassland and Shrubland Bird Mar 17, 7pm, Learn about woodcocks and more with Mark Alessi, Human Dimensions Specialist, Illinois Natural History Survey. Free, open to public. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, Springfield , 217- 544-2473.
Wednesday Morning Pickup Party Mar 23, 30, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help clear trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Bring gloves. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, Springfield.
ENVIRONMENT
Factory Farms! Mar 22, 6:30pm, Stacy James of Prairie Rivers Network. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
ABATE Chapter Meeting Mar 17, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Public Forum Mar 23, 6pm, Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area seeks public input for presenting Lincoln story. Decatur Public Library, 130 N Franklin St, Decatur.
Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Mar 18, 11:30am-1pm, Consumers interested in LOCAL FIRST initiative invited to hear Mike
Houston, Mike Coffey and Sheila Stock-Smith. Lunch $12 in ballroom above
Caitie Girls restaurant. info@ibuyspi.com. Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 400 E. Jefferson St, 217-528-1294.
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