THE CALENDAR
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Sangamon County Sheriff Honor Guard Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt Apr 16, 9am Breakfast, 10am Egg Hunt, Over 2000 eggs to hunt, games and pictures with the Easter Bunny. FOP Lake Lodge 55, 9 Club Area.
WDBR Easter Eggstravaganza Hunt Apr 23, 10am, 11am, 12pm, Kids ages 6 and under can hunt. Free. Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr.
Science
Star Parties Apr 15, 22, 8-10pm, Popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206-8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.
UIS Science Research Symposium Apr 15, 9am-4pm, Student and faculty presentations. Keynote Speaker Dr. Elena Kramer, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University. 206-8487. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6605.
Nature
Bird Hikes Apr 16, 23, 8am, Four Saturdays, join bird expert Kevin Veara as he leads birders of all skill levels. Bring own binoculars. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Blossom Time Hikes Apr 17, 2pm, April 10, 17 and May 1, Hike the garden paths while the trees and flowers are in bloom. Free. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Discovery After Dark Tour Apr 22, 7-9pm, See the zoo in a new light at this after hours guided tour. $6 adult, $4 child. Preregistration required. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.
Elkhart Wildflowers Dinner/Lecture Apr 15, 5:30-8pm, Spectacular photo presentation of Elkhart’s spring flowers accompanied by music, poetry and folklore. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 217-947-2046.
Wednesday Morning Pickup Party Apr 20, 27, 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.
Lectures & Meetings
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Apr 22, 7:30-9am, “PCCC Renovation Plans,” with Brian Oaks, General Manager and Joe Saputo, Director of Marketing and Sales. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
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