Spring Floral Display Mar 31, Apr 01-06, 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.

Volunteer Naturalists Training Apr 12, 9am-3pm, Adults invited to train to assist school group tours (preschool to 4th grade). Lunch provided. Registration required. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Volunteer Work Day Apr 10, 1-3pm, Help cut and stack brush. Tools provided, bring own gloves if possible. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Wednesday Morning Pickup Party Apr 06, 9-10am, Weather permitting every Wednesday, help clear trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Bring gloves. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.

Woodland Wildflower and Tree Sale Apr 09-10, 9am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, Two dozen varieties of native trees and your favorite garden wildflowers. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Environment

101 Ways to Go Green Apr 05, 10-11:30am, Learn to reduce your carbon footprint by starting at home. Free and open to public. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, 2501 N. Eighth St, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30.

Jean Michel-Cousteau Apr 10, 4pm, Filmmaker, advocate, educator, environmentalist and son of legendary Jacques Cousteau charms with his stories, images and video from the ocean inspiring audiences to protect this precious resource. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Lectures & Meetings

AWC Meeting Apr 13, 11:30am-1pm, Writing Scannable Text for the Web: Usability, Accessibility, and Accuracy. $15-20. RSVP by Apr.8, programs@awcspringfield.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

BGA Citizen Watchdog Training Apr 12, 6-8pm, Free program by Veteran journalists and legal experts that teaches citizens how to keep an eye on government and report on what’s happening in the community. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 312-821-9026.

Joe Patterson Smith Lecture Mar 31, 7pm, National weekly radio program executive producer, Dan Gediman, presents ‘This I Believe.’, Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000.

Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Apr 11, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Oaks Neighborhood Association Meeting Mar 31, 7pm, Safety concerns and neighborhood watch setup. Neighborhood police officer and Alderman Kris Theilen speak. Levi, Ray and Shoup Education Building, 2451 W. Monroe, (217)-793-3800.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Apr 11, 7pm, Second Monday of each month area quilt guild meets. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St, 217-546-7646.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Apr 13, 11:30am-1pm, Linda Castor, registered nurse and psychotherapist, presents, ‘How to Eat Healthy and Manage Stress and Be Successful.’ $20 walk-ins. Register by Apr. 8. 725-8500. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.

Bulletin Board

AKC Obedience and Rally Obedience

Trials Apr 02, 8am-4pm, Capitol Canine Training Club hosts this free event. Exposition Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782- 8886.

Depression Glass and Pottery Show & Sale Apr 02-03, 10-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Twenty-six dealers from across several states. $3, children under 12 free. (Early bird 8:30-10am Sat $5.) Illinois Building. 744-9828. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

First Fridays Downtown Apr 01, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.

Good as Gold Ceremony Apr 12, 5:15pm, Upscale event emceed by Jessica McGee of WICS-TV 20 and Dave Daniels from WDBR 103.7 FM to recognize volunteers. 206-7716. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6600.

Murder Mystery Gala Apr 08, 6pm reception, 7pm, 80s party with a killer twist. Show performed by a professional acting troupe from Chicago. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 971-4435.

Photos with Easter Bunny Apr 02, 12-4pm, Children and/or pets may have their pictures taken with the Easter bunny by Benld Adopt-A-Pet. $8. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217- 793-7387.

Smart Money Week Apr 02, 06, Week of events on financial literacy put on by Capital Area Money Smart Week Committee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Details at moneysmartweek.org. Spring Lawn and Garden Sale Apr 09-10, 8am-5pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Learn all that’s new for spring. Exposition Building. Free. 528-3033. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

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