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WSIU Almanac: August 10th, 2015.

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Here is the WSIU Almanac for Monday August 10th, 2015.This Thursday evening at 6:00PM  at Giant City State park, Carrier Mills history teacher Mark Motsinger will do a presentation on archaeology in southern Illinois...for more information call 618–457–4836.Also this Thursday evening the Vice President of the southern chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society, Chris Evans will be in Carbondale to talk about the Amazing World of Plants in Illinois. This is a free program and for more information call Ruth Kelley  at 618–684–2196.

This Wednesday in Marion, you can help Knock Hunger Out of the Park at Rent One Ballpark in Marion.  The money raised will be given to LOCAL food pantries.  To find out more go to: http://www.knockhunger.com

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.


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