• Summer Splash!

    Lake of the Woods Peninsula 101 N. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet, IL

    Join us for an exciting and family-friendly event at Lake of the Woods, brought to you by the Forest Preserves in partnership with the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy. Summer Splash features a variety of activities including fishing, canoeing, kayaking, pedal boats, educational exhibits, live fish with Illinois Department of Natural Resources, live music, and more! […]

  • Mussel Survey – Nettie Hart Memorial Woods

    Nettie Hart Mememorial Woods 2439 County Road 550 East, Dewey, IL, United States

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]

  • Mussel Survey – Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve

    Izaak Walton Cabin 679 Senna Drive, Mahomet, IL

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]

  • Mussel Survey – River Bend Forest Preserve

    River Bend Forest Preserve 1602 MidAmerica Road, Mahomet, IL, United States

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]

  • Mussel Survey – Allerton Park

    Allerton Park 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]

  • Duck Race 2025

    East Street Bridge 106 S East Street, Mahomet, IL, United States

    The Great Duck Race 2025! Buy Ducks, Win Prizes, and Support USRC! 750 numbered Ducks will enter the Sangamon River. The first four in the funnel are the winners. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Buy Your Tickets Now Tickets available June 28 - August 23.