Under the Stars with Carter & Connelley and Storyteller Brian \\\”Fox\\\” Ellis
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Date(s) - 04/29/2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Monday April 29, 7 PM, Music and Stories ‘Under the Stars’ at Trail of Tears State Forest.
Come gather ’round the fire at Trail of Tears State Forest near Jonesboro, IL at 7 PM, Monday April 29th, for Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society’s Under the Stars & Around the Campfire program. Southern Illinois’ own local folk duo Carter and Connelley will entertain us, as well as award-winning storyteller and author Brian “Fox” Ellis.
This free public program for folks of all ages will take place rain or shine at the Trail of Tears State Forest, located at 3240 State Forest Rd, Jonesboro. Turn into the picnic area directly across from the white barn and follow the signs. Be sure to dress for the weather. Rustic seating will be provided but lawn chairs and flashlights are encouraged. In case of rain, the program will be held in a shelter with a fireplace. Come early, enjoy and picnic and hike in the state forest, then stay and join the group for music and storytelling. The campfire & stars will be waiting for you!
For more information, phone or text (618)534-7870 or email shawneechapterias@gmail.com.
Shawnee Chapter is the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society and serves as stewards of War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, located north of Golconda. Illinois Audubon has been helping to preserve Illinois’ flora and fauna since 1897. www.illinoisaudubon.org