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Meeting Information
2009 Meetings At A Glance...

To be announced.


2008 past meetings...

February BUSINESS MEETING
Date:   Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Time:   4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Place:  McCardle Grain, Dwight, IL

March BUSINESS MEETING
***  MARCH MEETING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ***
Date:   Saturday, March 8
Time:   9:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Place:  Village Hall, Monroe St., East Brooklyn, IL

Come out and voice your opinion!!  We want to hear from You regarding natural resource concerns such as growth & development, soil erosion & sedimentation, flooding, wildlife habitat, and recreation.  Your voice is important to help develop new and exciting projects for our group's mission of inspiring stewardship of our unique & special natural resource heritage. 


April BUSINESS MEETING & "THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF THE MAZON RIVER"
Date:   Wednesday, April 2
Time:   4:30pm - 6:00pm (Business Meeting) / 6:00pm - 7:00pm (History & Heritage)

Meeting Place:  Carbon Hill History Museum, 875 Second St., Carbon Hill, IL

Join us for a special review of our river's history & heritage.  The museum will display old platbooks, geological books, old and current maps, old postcards and photos and storytelling about our unique and special natural resource heritage.  Refreshments & snacks provided.

May BUSINESS MEETING & Conservation Visit on Residential Parcel on Brewster Run
Date:   Saturday, May 17
Time:   9:30am - 10:30am Conservation visit on residential parcel / 10:45am - Noon Business Meeting.

Meeting Place:  McArdle Grain, 9080 South Route 47, Dwight, IL  60420

Meet at McArdle Grain in Dwight and we'll take a quick drive about 1 mile east to visit a local landowner on Brewster Run and see conservation at work in the Mazon River watershed!  Join us afterwards for our regular business meeting (optional). 

June BUSINESS MEETING - 2008 Six Month Review & Dinner on the Deck
Date:   Wednesday, June 11
Time:   6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Place:  Scott & Tammi's House, Morris, IL (Call for address)

NO July BUSINESS MEETING
Enjoy the summer!

August BUSINESS MEETING
Date:   Wednesday, August 6
Time:   4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Place:  Scott & Tammi's House, Morris, IL (call for address)

September BUSINESS MEETING
Date:   Saturday, September 13
Time:   9:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Place:  McArdle Grain, Dwight, IL (contact for directions)



Mazon River Stewardship Initiative meetings are free & open to the public.  Interested individuals are encouraged to attend to learn about upcoming challenges within the watershed and how we can work together to make a difference. 

The Mazon River Stewardship Initiative holds monthly business meetings in addition to our
"Stewardship Series of Events & Lectures".  The purpose of a business meeting is to review the status of current projects, coordinate next steps, plan for future events, & build upon our community of like minded individuals interested in making a difference within our watershed. 

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