• 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 music, and more! All FREE. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Enjoy great food from local […]

  • Mussel Monitoring – Heron View Forest Preserve

    Museum of the Grand Prairie 950 N Lombard, Mahomet, IL

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch will continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join us for one or up to all four citizen science opportunities! Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as sneakers, that are suitable […]

  • Mussel Monitoring – Sangamon River Forest Preserve

    Sangamon River Forest Preserve 2797 County Rd 600E, Fisher, IL

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a citizen scientist! Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old sneakers, that are […]

  • Mussel Monitoring – Lodge Park

    Lodge Park 3C7P+6W, Monticello, IL

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a citizen scientist! Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old sneakers, that are […]

  • Mussel Survey – Shady Rest Park

    Shady Rest Park 3FR8+W3M, White Heath, IL

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a citizen scientist! Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old sneakers, that are […]

  • Duck Race 2026

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

    Our annual fundraiser that gives you a chance to win great prizes! Buy tickets for ducks and come out to see them “race” down the river! You don’t need to be present to win, but this is a fun break from the Music Festival on the banks of the Sangamon. Get your tickets now!