Southern Illinois and Shawnee National Forest, May 16-18, 2008
During its 2-1/2 day itinerary, this trip will visit unique areas of the Shawnee National Forest, the Union County Conservation Area, Ft. Massac State Park, Mermet Lake Conservation Area, Heron Pond Nature Preserve, and Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Attendees will overnight in Murphysboro and Metropolis. Participation Donation: $50 per person (IAS members) or $65 per person (non-members).
REGISTRATION
Please contact Vern Kleen, trip guide, as soon as possible. Call 217.787.3515 or e-mail vkleen@comcast.net. If you care to mail your reservation, please send to Vern's at 1825 Clearview Drive, Springfield, IL 62704. Registration fees are totally tax-deductible and do not include transportation, food, or lodging. Profits from this field trip are designated to the IAS Land Acquisition Fund for protection and preservation of natural areas in Illinois.