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Family Campout
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 333-3287
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Spend time in the natural beauty of Allerton at our annual Family Campout on Saturday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 28. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight in the Meadow! Pick and choose from a variety of optional activities as you enjoy the great outdoors and learn about nature with your family.
Optional activities include:
— Helping biologists from the University of Illinois Natural History Survey and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources catch, identify and release various wildlife;
— Assisting with a fish survey of the Allerton Mansion Pond;
— Hiking to look for mussels along the Sangamon River; and
— Listening to a ‘hawk talk’.
— Assisting with a fish survey of the Allerton Mansion Pond;
— Hiking to look for mussels along the Sangamon River; and
— Listening to a ‘hawk talk’.
Food will be available for purchase throughout the weekend from area food trucks and the Greenhouse Café.
Feel free to bring and cook your own meals as well, as long as your flame is enclosed.
$15/person* ($10/child ages 8 & under).
Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/family-campout-2/ by Sept. 22. All sales are final.
*Participants should bring their own camping equipment.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email nbeccue@illinois.edu.
By 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.
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