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Cache River Nature Fest 

Date(s): 
  5/11/2013 
Time(s): 
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday 
Description: 
Cache River Nature Fest, an event that highlights the rich diversity of habitats and wildlife in the Cache River watershed.  Join us on canoe tours of Buttonland Swamp, bike trips through wetlands along Tunnel Hill State Trail, guided hikes, and special presentations throughout the day which will feature live animal demonstrations, bird and eagle watching and variety of exhibitors.

Canoe tour requires a reservation.  Contact Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, number below, after April 11, 2013.
For more information: 
Cache River Nature Fest web site 
Event Type: 
Boating; Bicycling Event; Birding Event/Bird Walk; Friends Meeting/Event; Flora (plants); Hiking; Nature 
DNR Region(s): 
Statewide 
Location: 
Cache River State Natural Area, Cache River Wetlands Center 
Address: 
8885 State Route 37 S., three miles south of Cyrpess 
City, State ZIP: 
Cypress  IL  62923 
Directions: 
Cache River Wetlands Center - Map Quest 
Contact person/email: 
Site Interpreter  / Molie.Oliver@illinois.gov 
Phone/Fax: 
618-657-2064, Wednesday - Sunday  / 618-657-2065 
Other Phone: 
618-634-2231, Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Mon. - Fri.