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GIANT CITY STATE PARK
2022 EVENTS
OCTOBER
How to Get Over Your Fear of Snakes
Saturday, October 1, 10-11:00 am
For many people, encountering a snake can be a frightening experience. Join Jeremy schumacher, Forester and reptile enthusiast, as he discusses these often misunderstood creatures. This program will be held in a controlled and self-paced environment with a variety of live species.
Registration is required.
Trek N' Treat
Saturday, October 28, 1-3 pm
Come to Giant City as we kick off Halloween in the park! Hike the Devil's Standtable trail for an easy, self-guided hike through the beautiful forest. Along the trail your family will meet our creature characters who will teach you about some of the wonderful and most misunderstood creatures that call Giant City home! Treats for all of the hikers! Trail is roughly 1/3 of a mile, and will take 20-30 minutes. No registration required. Arrive at the Devil's Standtable Trail anytime between 1 and 2:30 pm.
NOVEMBER
What Snake Is That?
Saturday, November 19, 1-2 pm
It's a Copperhead . . . or, is it? It may be chilly out but spring will be here before we know it! Join biologist John Palis as we get a jumpstart on warmer weather by learning how to identify our southern Illinois reptile friends.
Registration is required.
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All programs are free and open to the public. Visitors are required to observe current guidance from the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding face coverings and social distancing. For more information or to register please call the Giant City Visitors Center at 618-457-4836.
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GIANT CITY STATE PARK
2022 EVENTS
OCTOBER
How to Get Over Your Fear of Snakes
Saturday, October 1, 10-11:00 am
For many people, encountering a snake can be a frightening experience. Join Jeremy schumacher, Forester and reptile enthusiast, as he discusses these often misunderstood creatures. This program will be held in a controlled and self-paced environment with a variety of live species.
Registration is required.
Trek N' Treat
Saturday, October 28, 1-3 pm
Come to Giant City as we kick off Halloween in the park! Hike the Devil's Standtable trail for an easy, self-guided hike through the beautiful forest. Along the trail your family will meet our creature characters who will teach you about some of the wonderful and most misunderstood creatures that call Giant City home! Treats for all of the hikers! Trail is roughly 1/3 of a mile, and will take 20-30 minutes. No registration required. Arrive at the Devil's Standtable Trail anytime between 1 and 2:30 pm.
NOVEMBER
What Snake Is That?
Saturday, November 19, 1-2 pm
It's a Copperhead . . . or, is it? It may be chilly out but spring will be here before we know it! Join biologist John Palis as we get a jumpstart on warmer weather by learning how to identify our southern Illinois reptile friends.
Registration is required.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
All programs are free and open to the public. Visitors are required to observe current guidance from the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding face coverings and social distancing. For more information or to register please call the Giant City Visitors Center at 618-457-4836.
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