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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/2026-10-16/
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SUMMARY:Basketweaving: Little Boo!
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 18+) \nCreate your own spooktacular basket at Basketweaving: Little Boo! on Friday\, Oct. 16 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. \nInstructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students through basketweaving techniques\, including setting up a woven base\, twining\, start/stop weaving and shaping.  The color accents are chocolate brown\, walnut\, mustard and rust. An Amish-made leather handle finishes the basket\, while a fall floral sprig and a Jack-O-Lantern adorn the front. This cutie is perfect anywhere you want to use it! \n$75/person. Register here. Registration closes on Oct. 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.   \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\nBonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” She created a business — Bonnie’s Baskets in Decatur — in 2006 to teach others to weave. She is also a traveling instructor and has taught weaving in 18 states. \nFind out more about Bonnie on her website\, Facebook\, Instagram and Etsy pages.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/basketweaving-little-boo/
LOCATION:The Studio\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:(Witchy!) Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Oct. 16
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday\, October 16 for a special Witchy Weekend Wind Down with live music\, a fire\, and spooky fun! Wear your best witch\, warlock\, or wizard attire and try our new potion-inspired pours at the Solarium Bar from 5-10 p.m. (see optional activities below)! \nGrab a bite to eat at the Greenhouse Café\, bring your own food\, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello just five miles away! \nThose choosing to spend the night can take advantage of our discounted lodging rate ($110/night + tax)\, plus two complimentary drinks per room. View guest rooms and make your reservation online or call 217-333-3287. \nOptional activities include:\n*Basketweaving: Little Boo!\, 12-4 p.m.\nLive Music from Colt Ball\, 7-9 p.m. by the Koi Pond (in case of inclement weather\, music will be in the Mansion Gallery)\nYard games around the Koi Pond & Fire on the Library Terrace (weather permitting)\nFire Pit\nTarot Readings by Jordan James available for an additional charge \n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information. \nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years\, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods. \n \nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@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/wwd-oct-16/
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