Gardener is harvesting a honeysuckle berry from a tree branches.
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The Nature Institute at 2213 S. Levis Lane in Godfrey is hosting several events on Tuesday, April 7.
Tiny Trekkers Leaf Zoo at 9 a.m., Restoration Workday at 9 a.m., and Critters and Crypts at 4 p.m.
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The Restoration Workday will be working on TNI’s Mississippi Sanctuary Preserve at the bottom of the bluff adjacent to the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail. Volunteers are encouraged to park in the public parking area at Hoffman Gardens and walk down the bike trail to the worksite.
The task at hand is to remove invasive species such as honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, Japanese hops, and beefsteak plant, just to name a few. These will be removed by hand pulling and cutting with loppers or saws. TNI staff members will use herbicides as necessary in very targeted methods. TNI staff may be using chainsaws or other power tools during the workday.
Volunteers should wear safe, sturdy shoes that they don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are required. Long sleeves and a hat are encouraged. Bring a filled water bottle. Please wear any extra safety gear you deem necessary. Basic work gloves and hand tools (loppers and hand saws) will be provided.
Here’s what else is happening in the area:
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Monday, April 6
Weekly Bible Study: 6:30 p.m., Calvary Baptist, 1422 Washington Ave., Alton.
Outdoor Adventure Day: 9 a.m., The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey.
Chair Exercise: 10 a.m., Wood River Public Library, 326 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River.
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Books for Babies Lapsit: 10 a.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
Lego Club: 4 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
Emotional Regulation Workshop: 6:30 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
Poker League Tournaments: 6:30 p.m., Backstage Bar and Patio, 228 N. Main St., Edwardsville.
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Chess Club: 6:30 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
Restorative Yoga: 7 p.m., Aura Wellness Collective, 2110 Troy Road, Edwardsville.
Bingo: 7 p.m., American Legion Post, 58 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville.
Open Caption Movie: 8 p.m., AMC Showplace, 6633 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville.
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Gabby’s Dollhouse Adventure: 4 p.m., Carrollton Public Library, 509 S. Main St., Carrollton.
Easter Sunrise Service: 7 a.m., New Bethel United Methodist Church, 131 N. Main St., Glen Carbon.
School’s Out Camp: 9 a.m., Elite FT, 101 The Game Drive, Glen Carbon.
Storytime: 10 a.m., Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon..
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Tuesday, April 7
Free April Poker Tournament: 1:30 p.m., The Franchise Sports Bar & Grill, 601 E Edwardsville Road, Wood River
Roll-n-Read: 9 a.m., Wood River Parks and Recreation, 655 N Wood River Ave, Wood River
Graham Pagano at Grafton Pub: 4:30 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W Main St, Grafton
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Tuesday Open Caption Movie: 1 p.m., AMC Showplace Edwardsville 12. 6633 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville
Teen Game Night: 6 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S Kansas St, Edwardsville
Tales for Twos Story Time: 10” a.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S Kansas St, Edwardsville
STEMusic Concert: 10:30 a.m., 722 Holyoake Road, Edwardsville
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Kokedama Workshop: 6 p.m., SoCal Soul Shop, 301 North Main Street, Edwardsville
Restorative Yoga: Aura Wellness Collective, 2110 Troy Road, Suite B, Edwardsville
Vinyasa Flow Class: Aura Wellness Collective, 2110 Troy Road, Suite B, Edwardsville
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Any calendar submissions or updates should be sent to chase.martin@hearst.com and ivy.lyons@hearst.com.
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