Monroe County Annex
Monroe County Farmers Market
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesIsolated Wetlands, How do fish arrive and what do they do when they show up?
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesIn June 2023, Clemson University PhD student, Josh Holbrook, two undergraduate students and Jeremy Schumacher (from Ozark Koala Ecosystem Services) conducted trapping surveys at 8 ponds at Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve. Fifteen traps were put in each pond and checked on consecutive days. Fish were found in two ponds, one that was unknown to…
Taste of the Farms
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesIn recognition of National Farmers Market Week, the Monroe County Farmers Market is celebrating a special "Taste of the Farms" this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo. From 7:30 a.m. to noon, shop from local vendors, sample fresh produce, and bring kids for fun activities including a bounce house and face painting. For…
4-H for the Holidays at Monroe County Annex
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesThe University of Illinois Extension presents “4-H for the Holidays” this Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo. Parents of children ages 5-12 can drop off their kids from 1-5 p.m. for an afternoon of crafts and games. Snacks and drinks are provided. A suggested donation of $20 is requested…
Goat Yoga in Waterloo
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesIf you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to practice yoga with a goat – that’s right, Goat Yoga – head on out to the Monroe County Annex parking lot this Saturday, July 8, from 9-10:30 a.m. for a session with Goat Yoga of Southern Illinois. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at…
CPR class in Waterloo
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United States
Bobcat: Illinois’ Native Cat
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesBobcats, named for their short, bobbed tail are about twice the size of a common house cat. They use their keen sight and hearing to hunt rabbits, squirrels, small rodents and some birds. They are mostly nocturnal, reclusive animals that prefer wooded areas. Once hunted almost to extinction in the Midwest, bobcats have been making…
Antarctica program in Waterloo
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesCLIFFTOP presents the program “South Georgia and Antarctica” this Saturday, Feb. 12 starting at 1 p.m. at the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo. Locla resident Susan Rick recently returned from a three-week trip to the Southern Ocean and will share her experiences and photos. CLIFFTOP, a local nonprofit organization, is focused on preserving…
COVID testing in Waterloo
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Department of Public Health will operate a mobile COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue in Waterloo, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. "This is a drive-up site and no appointments are taken," Monroe County Health Department Administrator John…
COVID testing in Waterloo
Monroe County Annex 901 Illinois Av., Waterloo, IL, United StatesThe Monroe County Health Department said the Illinois Health Department will operate a mobile COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue in Waterloo, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 16-17. "This is a drive-up site and no appointments are taken," Monroe County…