Wildlife Prairie Park Archives

Peoria County news briefs

— May 8, 2019

PEORIA Bags tournament benefits the YMCA campaign Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, 321 NE Madison Ave., Peoria is hosting a bag tournament that will raise money for…

Tazewell County news briefs
— May 8, 2019

TAZEWELL County gives election judges pay raise The county has approved an increase in pay for election day judges. Beginning with the 2020 primary election, pay for judges who work…
Wildlife Prairie Park program creates junior naturalists
— February 15, 2018

Eva Kirschbaum has fond memories of learning how to identify animal tracks as a child, and she’s hoping a whole new generation of kids will make similar memories as part of Wildlife…
Volunteers provide indispensable help at Wildlife Prairie Park
— April 13, 2016

Wildlife Prairie Park is considered a hidden gem in the Midwest, but many don’t realize the important role volunteers play at the 480-acre natural habitat park. “We’re…

Woodford County news briefs
— May 8, 2019

EUREKA Hospital offers mental health first aid course Advocate Eureka Hospital will offer a mental health first aid class on Wednesday, May 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course teaches…
Experiencing the joy of the season at state parks, nature centers
— December 22, 2016

From the fireplace to the dining room table, holiday-themed imagery has almost always focused on the warmth and coziness of the indoors. Thoughts of spending time outdoors, particularly…
Volunteers provide indispensable help at Wildlife Prairie Park
— March 23, 2016

Wildlife Prairie Park is considered a hidden gem in the Midwest, but many don’t realize the important role volunteers play at the 480-acre natural habitat park. “We’re…