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The Christmas Bird Count is the nation's longest-running community bird project.
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The project is being funded by a $500,000 donation from the SIU Credit Union.
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SIU Credit Union donated $500,000 to Touch of Nature last year.
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The path was funded by a Transportation Enhancement Program grant from the from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently studied the impact of a lone Steller’s sea eagle that somehow found its way to and across North America a few years ago.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is hosting a full slate of outdoor activities for all ages, including rock climbing, moonlight paddling and more this year as its popular annual run/walk event falls on Family Weekend.
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Officials say planning is already underway to make 2024 even better.
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The Little Grassy Get Down, a premier music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 6-8 with an all-star lineup and activities for all ages.
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The races will give bikers the opportunity to compete on one of the Midwest’s premier, professionally designed and built mountain biking trail systems.
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Key takeaways: Map out your adventure! Be prepared. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Wear proper hiking attire