Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Celebrate Tree Fest with local Master Naturalists during a guided hike at Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon.
Participants will stroll through the beautiful grounds of Douglas-Hart Nature Center while exploring the fascinating world of trees and learning fun facts about trees and the animals they support.
The hike will take place Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Douglas-Hart Nature Center, 2204 Dewitt Ave. E., Mattoon. The hike will begin promptly at 1 p.m. and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Participants are invited to join local Master Naturalists for this opportunity to explore the nature center’s grounds and learn more about the trees and wildlife found throughout the area. Register at go.illinois.edu/TreeWalk2026.
WRITER: Shana Yowell, marketing coordinator, Illinois Extension, syowell@illinois.edu
ABOUT EXTENSION: University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state’s land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.
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