Touch of Nature Enviornmental Center
1206 Touch of Nature Rd., Makanda, IL 62958
Hiking & Trails
Programs offer opportunities in both adventure and environmental education, and meet the needs for a wide range of groups, businesses and organizations. Touch of Nature is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art education and recreation.
Just 8 miles south of Carbondale, Touch of Nature borders the Shawnee Forest. It is a 3,100 acre wooded retreat area perfect for group events. Located in the City of Makanda, IL.
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Wine & Food pairing / Cheese - Not a Solo Act
Blue Sky Vineyard • Mar 06 – Mar 07 @ 11PM
Wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create wonderful weekend of wine and food pairings. Join us for a progressive tasting along…
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Maple Syrup Festival
Mar 21 – Mar 22 @ 9AM
Enjoy two full days of family fun including maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfast, nature hikes, lumberjack demonstrations, children's activities, vendors and artisans, and much more.
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Women's Conference At Blue Sky Vineyard
Blue Sky Vineyards • Mar 21 @ 8:30AM
Anchoring the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Blue Sky offers a taste of Tuscany in the hills of Southern Illinois. This conference,…
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