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SUMMARY:Fall Migration Bird Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays\, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . \nAllerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter\, the variety of species will change each week. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come basis. \n$10/person*. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. Join the Bird Club here. All sales are final. If a meeting location changes\, registrants and bird club members will be notified by email. \n*At times the hikes will leave the trails\, so please dress accordingly.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email Nate Beccue at nbeccue@illinois.edu. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-migration-bird-hikes/2026-09-18/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Fit it! Home Repair Kit
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what tools to buy to tackle simple repairs around the home? Learn the basics at Fix it! Home Repair Kit on Friday\, Sept. 18 from 2-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Lou Ann Koebel will cover what essential hand and power tools to purchase in this hands-on class. Students will learn how to safely use tools for several common jobs around the house. \n$55/person*. Register here. Registration will close on Sept. 15 or when capacity is reached.  All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a pair of safety glasses.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nLou Ann Koebel has worn many hats over the past several years: a woodworker\, an AV technician and lover of restoring or repurposing antiques. Living in an older home has also helped Lou Ann to learn how to repair various items around the house\, search YouTube for “fix it” videos and collect tools to cover a wide variety of tasks. \nHer Fix-It courses are meant as an entry to help students explore how to proceed safely with basic tools and build a home DYI toolbox\, creatively repurpose a picture frame or fix/alter a lamp.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fit-it-home-repair-kit/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Mystical Mushrooms: Mixed Media Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Experience level: All skill levels (ages 16+) \nExplore the magical qualities of the Elegant Writer pen paired with watercolor in a Mystical Mushrooms: Mixed Media Workshop on Friday\, Sept. 18 from 6-9 p.m. in The Studio. \nEmily Tackitt of Moonbeam Jellyfish will lead this whimsical mixed-media workshop. Students will learn how to sketch their own playful mushroom doodles before transforming them into enchanting woodland-inspired paintings using water-reactive ink techniques\, watercolor washes\, and expressive linework. \nStudents will explore how a simple writing pen can create beautifully moody shadows\, soft atmospheric textures\, and unexpected magical effects when activated with water. \n$115/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 11 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should wear clothes suitable for painting.   \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nEmily Tackitt is the artist behind Moonbeam Jellyfish. She works in mixed media\, blending watercolor\, acrylic\, gouache\, ink\, drawing\, and collage to create whimsical\, fantasy-inspired artwork. Her process is playful and intuitive\, often guided by curiosity\, storytelling\, and whatever feels a little magical in the moment. Emily’s classes are designed to feel supportive and accessible\, encouraging students to build confidence through thoughtful\, step-by-step creative practice.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/mystical-mushrooms/
LOCATION:The Studio
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Supper Club — Sept. 18
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the U of I Sustainable Student Farm and University Catering serve up an elegant meal at a special Supper Club on Friday\, Sept. 18 outside at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana). \nThis intimate\, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food\, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will have access at 6 p.m.) followed by dinner at 7 p.m. \n\nMenu:\nFirst course: Asian Eggplant\, Roma Tomato Ratatouille\, Basil\, Sweet Pepper Emulsion\nSecond Course: Pan Seared Farm Herb Marinated Breast of Chicken\, Herby Roasted Colored Potatoes\, Garlicky Swiss Chard\, Garlic-Shallot Jus\nThird Course: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing\, candied delicata squash\, beet root mousse\, ground cherry garnish \n\n$100/person*. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 31 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \nFind info and registration links for other Supper Club dinners. \n\n*Because of the unique nature of these custom meals\, we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (e.g.\, vegetarian\, gluten sensitivity\, dairy allergy\, etc.).  Please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu with your request before purchasing tickets. \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/supper-club-sept-18/
LOCATION:Illinois Arboretum\, 1800 S Lincoln\, Urbana\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events,Supper Club
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