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SUMMARY:The Farms: Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nNeed a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 p.m.\nThe evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up to do what they love: READ! You can curl up in the Butternut Room\, find a chair in the Solarium or read in front of a fire in the Gallery. If the weather is nice\, feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket and read outside!\nA cash bar will be available.\nSilent Book Club is free and registration is not required. Just show up with a book\, bring your favorite snack and get to reading!\nIf you would like to make a donation to support this and other Farms classes\, you can make a tax-deductible gift here. (Choose “Allerton Park Programs & Events Fund” under “Gift Designation.”)\n*Dates & locations:\nApril 6 & 20 (Mansion Solarium)\nJune 1 & 15 (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)\nJuly 6 & 20 (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)\nAugust 3 & 17 (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace) \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If 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. \nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
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CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Great Horned Owls: Hunting & Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels\, All Ages \nLearn more about how owls hunt for their prey at Great Horned Owls: Hunting & Feeding on Sunday\, August 16 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nOwl enthusiast Mark Glenshaw is back at Allerton to teach students more about these majestic creatures. His engaging lecture will focus on the hunting and feeding behaviors of Great Horned Owls\, including how they feed their young. \n$25/person. Register here. Registration will close August 15 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If 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. \nAbout the Instructor\nMark Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist from St. Louis\, Missouri who observes\, documents and performs outreach regarding the wild Great Horned Owls that live in Forest Park — a large urban park in St. Louis. He was studied these owls six to seven nights per week since December of 2005\, documenting their behavior in both photos and video. \nGlenshaw also received the 2025 Outstanding Educator Award from the St. Louis Audubon Society. \nHis outreach includes an average of 70 owl prowls and 50 presentations per year\, including presentations to various Audubon Society chapters and six presentations for the Smithsonian Institution.  \nIn 2006 Glenshaw was awarded the Citizen Science Award by the Academy of Science of St. Louis. He is also a Certified Interpretive Guide\, a certified Missouri Master Naturalist and a volunteer for Forest Park Forever.  \nAbout The Farms\nThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School\, offers classes\, workshops\, and gatherings focusing on art\, outdoor education\, science\, storytelling\, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on\, experiential teaching and learning\, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.\nFind the complete Summer schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-great-horned-owls-hunting-feeding/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Baking with Olive Oil
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner\nStep up your baking game and skip the butter at Baking with Olive Oil on Sunday\, Aug. 23 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.\nChef Leah Bodine will teach students how using olive oil in sweet and savory recipes can take your baking to the next level.\n$45/person. \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. \nAbout the Instructor\nLeah Bodine calls herself the ‘accidental chef’ with years of experience in the food industry. She started her catering company\, Blue Dragonfly Catering\, to express her creative mind in food preparation and cultivating recipes. She loves sharing her skills with others and seeing the fascination on students’ faces when they realize how creative they can be and how easy it is to do so.\nHer experiences in the food industry have led her to live in Paris and cater for rock and country legends.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/baking-with-olive-oil/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Aug 29
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday\, August 29 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! \nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. Stop by for happy hour after a hike\, or bring the whole crew for a fun night out (see optional activities below)! \nGrab a bite to eat at the Greenhouse Café (open until 4 p.m.)\, 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 guestrooms and make your reservation here or call 217-333-3287. \nOptional activities include: \n*Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv\, 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library\nLive Music by Doty & Dexter\, 7-9 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery\nYard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting)\n*Stretch ‘N Sip Yoga\, Sunday\, Aug. 30\, 10-11 a.m. \n*Pre-registration required; click on links above for more information. \n\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 here. \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-aug-29/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekend Wind Down
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SUMMARY:Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of spontaneous\, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday\, August 29 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nYour favorite Champaign-Urbana community improv team\, Zoo Improv\, will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot. Perfect for all ages and anyone looking to relax\, laugh\, and enjoy a night of creativity and comedy in a cozy library setting. \nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m.* \n$15/person. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Stick around after the show for live music from Doty & Dexter (7-9 p.m.)\, and consider staying overnight with our Weekend Wind Down! View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about the Weekend Wind Down series here. \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. \n\nAbout Zoo Improv\nFor decades\, Zoo Improv has served up laughter in the Champaign-Urbana area with performers hailing from across the area. They love mixing up their set with fast-paced\, short-form and richly woven long-form scenes\, because variety is the spice of improv! Zoo Improv is proud to be a socially conscious group\, using improv to foster connection and spread good vibes. Be ready to make suggestions to be used onstage in Zoo Improv’s sketches! \nYou may see a familiar face in Kyle Tasch\, a member of Zoo Improv who has taught “Improve Your Improv” courses at The Farms: An Allerton Folk School since it launched in 2023. His next series will be Sept. 10-Oct. 15. Find more info and register here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/zooimprov/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate\, pot herbs in a container\, and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday\, Sept 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Evergreen Lodge. \nJoin Kay Karnes and Piatt County Master Gardeners in the Herb Garden to begin this workshop\, where you will receive a tour of the garden\, which is certified by the Illinois Herb Association. \nThen\, adjourn to the classroom in Evergreen Lodge to learn how to grow herbs and plant a container of herbs that do well in Central Illinois.  Finally\, a buffet lunch prepared by Leah Bodine of the Greenhouse Cafè will be provided along with cooking tips to use herbs and spices in various recipes. \n$50/person. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 5 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\nIllinois Extension Piatt County Master Gardener Volunteers are a dedicated group of trained community volunteers who combine a passion for gardening with a commitment to public service. Through the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program\, volunteers receive research-based horticultural training and use that knowledge to educate\, inspire\, and support residents across Piatt County. Piatt County Master Gardeners support two educational gardens at Allerton Park\, the Herb Garden\, located next to the mansion\, and the Welcome Garden\, located between the visitors center and café. \nKay Carnes’ love of gardening began at an early age\, “helping” her father in his vegetable garden and has continued throughout her life.  She has been a Master Gardener\, a member and past president of the Illinois Herb Association\, and a panelist on MidAmerican Gardener since 1995.  Kay and her husband Dave live on 2.5 acres outside of Monticello\, a property that allows her ample space to pursue her passion.  Her areas of expertise are herbs\, vegetables\, and seed saving.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/cooking-herbs/
LOCATION:Herb Garden\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Jan. 11\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Jan. 31\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. SOLD OUT\n— Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Feb. 21\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Friday\, Feb. 27\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, March 1\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, March 14\, 10-11 a.m.\n— Sunday\, March 29\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Friday\, April 17\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, April 26\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, May 24\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, June 14\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Aug. 16\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 27\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@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/public-mansion-tour-sept13/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) THE FARMS: Mystic Mondays: Intro to Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Entry Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcome (ages 18+) \nThe tarot is mysterious\, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn more at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Tarot on Monday\, Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will guide students through the history of tarot\, what it does and doesn’t do\, and how to detangle myth from method when learning to read the cards. Students will then use the cards to determine how to intuitively interpret tarot for their own purposes and learn how to start reading for others. \nTarot cards are included with registration. \n$75/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 7 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook and pen.  \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\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-tarot/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Melt with Mary
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) \nLearn how to ease your foot\, back\, or hip pain\, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays\, Sept. 20\, Oct. 18\, Nov. 15\, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) method\, a self-treatment system that uses soft rollers and balls to improve the body’s connective tissue\, nervous and lymphatic systems. \nStudents will use MELT soft balls and soft rollers as they learn simple techniques that can be done at home to remain active and healthy\, and help provide relief from low back pain\, arthritis\, bunions and plantar fasciitis \n$30/person*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior to class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and wear activewear. \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\nAs a walker and runner with plantar fasciitis\, Mary French received relief from the MELT Method and became a MELT instructor in 2014. She now shares her passion for the self-care method at various health events\, including at Allerton. \n“If hikers MELT their feet before hitting the trails\, they will reduce their risk of injury and aches. Then MELTing afterwards will reduce the soreness from hiking.”
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/melt/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: Sept 20
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday\, September 20 from 2-4 p.m.! \nThe first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open\, plus live music from Leighton Ewers in the Gallery and yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting). Register for a Farms class (see details below)\, grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café\, or visit downtown Monticello and make a day of it! \nFree\, no registration required. \nFarms classes: \n\nMELT with Mary\, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\n\n*Pre-registration and payment required. Click on links above for more information. \nFind additional Sunday Funday dates here. \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.  \n\nAbout Leighton Ewers:\n“My name is Leighton Ewers.  I make country music… pure and simple. \nMy inspirations are not big names that everyone knows in modern country music.  I am inspired by local singer songwriters that have true grit.  The brave souls I personally know that tell the real…their truth spills from the hurt and heart they face through lyrics and melodies. \nI have proudly devoted twenty-two years serving as a First Responder/Paramedic.  My professional experiences serve as catalysts for my country music.  My song “The Burden” for example\, sheds light on my personal entanglements with PTSD and the daily emergent. \nI truly hope my listeners receive as much enjoyment from my songs as I do creating them.”
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sunday-funday-sept-20/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Sunday Funday
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SUMMARY:Paper Flower Art: Marigolds
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels \nLearn how to color\, shape\, and assemble paper petals in Paper Flower Art: Marigolds on Sunday\, Sept. 20 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nInstructor Cathy Peters will introduce students to the world of paper flower art as they learn how to create 3 unique marigolds. This fun and relaxing class will teach you skills to continue crafting at home! \n$50/person. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 17 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\nCathy Peters love for nature has guided her to the amazing realm of paper art and flowers. She has discovered that this medium is about geometry\, dimensions\, and modeling—the perfect pairing of science and art \nAs she continues her journey towards perfecting artistic\, realistic paper flowers\, she has found it rewarding to share what she has learned with others. Her favorite moments are the looks of surprise on a student’s face when they finish a flower and realize they turned a pile of paper into a flower!
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/paper-flower-art-marigolds/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) \nImmerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, or Nov. 30 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nSound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls will help to guide students inward. \nThese sessions offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere to soften\, unwind\, and settle into reflective stillness\, reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful and restorative way. \n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, blanket and pillow\, and dress for movement. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \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\nAs a sound practitioner\, Marissa Michael weaves crystal singing bowls into her work\, creating meditative sound bath experiences that support chakra alignment\, emotional release and deep therapeutic rest. In her candlelit meditative sound baths\, she blends gentle mindfulness cues\, breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls to guide students inward.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/candlelight-sound-bath-2/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels \nJoin us to celebrate the changing of the season at Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball on Wednesday\, Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nIn celebration of the changing seasons\, we are going to have a night of dance mixers and Victorian party games! No partner OR previous dance experience required. Led by Jeanette Watts\, these simple\, fun dances will be taught throughout the evening in the glorious library\, the perfect place for a night of fun and games. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes 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\nJeanette Watts has been teaching historical dances for over 20 years. She is the founder of the Terpsichorean Delights Dance Assembly in Dayton\, OH\, Queen City Vintage Dance in Charlotte\, NC\, and spent Covid writing an 8-volume series of instructional dance manuals for historical museums.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-equinox-ball/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T143000
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SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Jan. 11\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Jan. 31\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. SOLD OUT\n— Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Feb. 21\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Friday\, Feb. 27\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, March 1\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, March 14\, 10-11 a.m.\n— Sunday\, March 29\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Friday\, April 17\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, April 26\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, May 24\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, June 14\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Aug. 16\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 27\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@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/public-mansion-tour-sept27/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday\, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. \nInstructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture\, how to mix sourdough\, how to maintain a healthy starter in your home and the importance of baking with regionally grown grains. Students will also get hands-on experience as they learn to mix sourdough. \nPrepared dough will be available to showcase baking and for students to prepare a snack toward the end of class. Students will take home their own jar of sourdough culture\, a sample of gains from Janie’s Mill\, as well as printouts of everything covered\, simple recipes and a thorough list of resources. \n$100/person*. Register at the links below. Registration will close 10 days before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Sept. 27 (SOLD OUT)\n— Oct. 11 (SOLD OUT) \n*Students should bring a container to take home their sourdough (5-quart capacity preferred) \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at 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\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community\, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginner-sourdough/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Lino Cuts & Prints
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday\, Oct. 4 from 1-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nFor a very long time\, print-makers have transferred images from specially prepared plates to plants\, fabric\, wood and metal. Instructor Billie Theide will help students learn to design\, carve\, prepare ink and transfer images to make unique works of art. Each student will get a toolkit that will enable them to continue to work at home. \n$145/person. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 27 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\nBillie Theide is Professor Emerita and a former Chair of the Crafts Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Theide is a metalsmith\, jeweler\, textile artist\, and ceramicist. Her work is in public art collections around the world including the Smithsonian\, Museum of Arts & Design in New York City\, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City\, and the Racine Art Museum\, among others. She is the recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and five Artists Fellowship Grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Theide has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and is a Distinguished Member and Past-President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/lino-cuts/
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (children under 13 must have an adult register with them)  \nLearn how to decorate spooky seasonal cookies at Cookie Decorating on Sunday\, October 4 from 3-5 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nInstructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate how to decorate cookies with royal icing\, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream! Students will learn several techniques\, including wet-on-wet\, outlining\, and flooding. Students will decorate and take home at least five cookies. \n$75/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 27 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a take-home container. \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. 
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T200000
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SUMMARY:Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced; should have taken “Intro to Tarot” (ages 18+) \nExpand your knowledge of tarot at Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot on Monday\, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will go deeper into the different types of tarot cards and spreads\, offering more chances to learn different ways to read the cards. \n$60/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 4 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook\, pen\, and a tarot deck of their choice.  \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\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/advanced-tarot/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Jan. 11\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Jan. 31\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. SOLD OUT\n— Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, Feb. 21\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Friday\, Feb. 27\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, March 1\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Saturday\, March 14\, 10-11 a.m.\n— Sunday\, March 29\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Friday\, April 17\, 4-5 p.m.\n— Sunday\, April 26\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, May 24\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, June 14\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Aug. 16\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Sept. 27\, 2-3 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@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/public-mansion-tour-oct/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: Oct. 11
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday\, October 11 from 2-4 p.m.! \nThe first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open\, plus live music from Kalesa Band and yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting). Register for a Farms class (see details below)\, grab lunch at the Greenhouse Café\, or visit downtown Monticello and make a day of it! \nFree\, no registration required. \n\nFarms classes (pre-registration required): \nPumpkin Mischief: Mixed Media Workshop\, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.\nPublic Mansion Tour\, 2-3 p.m. \n\nFind additional Sunday Funday dates here. \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/sunday-funday-oct-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Sunday Funday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T170000
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nLearn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday\, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. \nInstructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture\, how to mix sourdough\, how to maintain a healthy starter in your home and the importance of baking with regionally grown grains. Students will also get hands-on experience as they learn to mix sourdough. \nPrepared dough will be available to showcase baking and for students to prepare a snack toward the end of class. Students will take home their own jar of sourdough culture\, a sample of gains from Janie’s Mill\, as well as printouts of everything covered\, simple recipes and a thorough list of resources. \n$100/person*. Register at the links below. Registration will close 10 days before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.\n— Sept. 27 (SOLD OUT)\n— Oct. 11  \n*Students should bring a container to take home their sourdough (5-quart capacity preferred) \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at 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\nHannah Fink\, a baker and local food enthusiast\, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana\, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery\, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation\, and currently is dormant\, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries\, with a focus on organic\, whole grains\, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum\, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations\, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community\, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/beginner-sourdough-2/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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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 from Colt Ball by the Koi Pond (7-9 p.m.)\, a fire on the Library Terrace\, 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:\nBasketweaving: Little Boo!\, 12-4 p.m. (Pre-registration required)\nTarot Readings by Jordan James; additional charge\, pay on-site \nCan’t make this Weekend Wind Down? Find additional dates. \n  \n \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\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/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Wind Down
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SUMMARY:Melt with Mary
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) \nLearn how to ease your foot\, back\, or hip pain\, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays\, Sept. 20\, Oct. 18\, Nov. 15\, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) method\, a self-treatment system that uses soft rollers and balls to improve the body’s connective tissue\, nervous and lymphatic systems. \nStudents will use MELT soft balls and soft rollers as they learn simple techniques that can be done at home to remain active and healthy\, and help provide relief from low back pain\, arthritis\, bunions and plantar fasciitis \n$30/person*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior to class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and wear activewear. \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\nAs a walker and runner with plantar fasciitis\, Mary French received relief from the MELT Method and became a MELT instructor in 2014. She now shares her passion for the self-care method at various health events\, including at Allerton. \n“If hikers MELT their feet before hitting the trails\, they will reduce their risk of injury and aches. Then MELTing afterwards will reduce the soreness from hiking.”
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/melt/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Mystic Mondays: Intro to Astrology
DESCRIPTION:Entry Level: Beginner (ages 18+) \nLearn what stars and constellations can tell you at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Astrology on Monday\, Oct. 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. \nIn this introductory class\, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology\, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary correlations. Students will look at how the planets and signs fall into their own chart — and what this could mean for them on a personal level. \n$55/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 16 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a smart phone or tablet to connect to the internet and view their own charts\, a notebook\, and writing utensil. \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\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-astrology/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) \nImmerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, or Nov. 30 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nSound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls will help to guide students inward. \nThese sessions offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere to soften\, unwind\, and settle into reflective stillness\, reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful and restorative way. \n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, blanket and pillow\, and dress for movement. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \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\nAs a sound practitioner\, Marissa Michael weaves crystal singing bowls into her work\, creating meditative sound bath experiences that support chakra alignment\, emotional release and deep therapeutic rest. In her candlelit meditative sound baths\, she blends gentle mindfulness cues\, breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls to guide students inward.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/candlelight-sound-bath-3/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Halloween Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharon ShareAlike for a Halloween Themed Drag Bingo on Sunday\, October 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m in the Mansion Gallery. \nIt is sure to be a good time with this fun and entertaining group! Doors will open at 3 p.m. and a cash bar will be available in the Solarium. Costumes are encouraged! \n$30/person (ages 21+). Register here by Saturday\, October 17. All sales are final.  \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Kirstin at kmindiola@illinois.edu. \nAbout Sharon ShareAlike \nSharon ShareAlike has been emceeing and performing for more than 27 years. She is best known for her over-the-top costume designs\, showgirl headdresses and creating the original female illusion bodysuit. Her creations have been featured on RuPaul’s DragRace\, The Ellen Show and other shows and films.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/halloween-drag-bingo/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe
DESCRIPTION:Would you be nervous—very\, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? \nYou are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday\, October 28th or Thursday\, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. \nDoors open at 6:30 to begin your self-guided tour or sip a drink from the cash bar in the solarium.\nHaunting poems and tales from Edgar Allen Poe will be performed by actors from The Station Theater from 7-9pm. \nTickets to this ghastly grim event sell quickly\, so purchase them now or regret it…for evermore. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes October 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \nDo you dare stay the night? Discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) are available in the Mansion for the weak and weary. View rooms here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n  \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email 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/an-evening-with-poe/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe
DESCRIPTION:Would you be nervous—very\, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? \nYou are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday\, October 28th or Thursday\, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. \nDoors open at 6:30 to begin your self-guided tour or sip a drink from the cash bar in the solarium.\nHaunting poems and tales from Edgar Allen Poe will be performed by actors from The Station Theater from 7-9pm. \nTickets to this ghastly grim event sell quickly\, so purchase them now or regret it…for evermore. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes October 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \nDo you dare stay the night? Discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) are available in the Mansion for the weak and weary. View rooms here and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. \n  \nIf you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate\, please email 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/an-evening-with-poe/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal,The Farms
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SUMMARY:How To Find An Owl In Your Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels & ages \nLearn more about where to look for owls in a safe and ethical manner at Great Horned Owls: How to Find an Owl on Sunday\, Nov. 1 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nAward-winning naturalist Mark Glenshaw is back at Allerton to teach students more about these majestic creatures. His engaging lecture will focus on what to listen for and the importance of research and collaboration. \n$25/person. Register here. Registration will close Oct. 28 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\nMark Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist from St. Louis\, Missouri who observes\, documents and performs outreach regarding the wild Great Horned Owls that live in Forest Park — a large urban park in St. Louis. He was studied these owls six to seven nights per week since December of 2005\, documenting their behavior in both photos and video. \nGlenshaw also received the 2025 Outstanding Educator Award from the St. Louis Audubon Society. \nHis outreach includes an average of 70 owl prowls and 50 presentations per year\, including presentations to various Audubon Society chapters and six presentations for the Smithsonian Institution. \nIn 2006 Glenshaw was awarded the Citizen Science Award by the Academy of Science of St. Louis. He is also a Certified Interpretive Guide\, a certified Missouri Master Naturalist and a volunteer for Forest Park Forever.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/how-to-find-an-owl/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Public Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Beginner \nAttend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. \nTours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available. \n$15/person. Register here. All sales are final. \n*2026-2027 tour dates:\n— Sunday\, Oct. 11\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Nov. 1\, 1-2 p.m.\n— Sunday\, Feb. 28\, 1-2 p.m. \n  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Sarah at sputman2@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/public-mansion-tour-nov/
LOCATION:The Mansion\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms,Tours/Hikes
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