26th Annual Prairie Day

Goose Lake Prairie Park

Spend the day with the Goose Lake Prairie Partners! Bring lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray, sun hats and enjoy the day!! Falcon Show & Tell Illinois Conservation Police Wildlife Mobile Exhibit Animal Rescue & Rehab American Indian Traveling Exhibit Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Staff IDNR Fisheries Dave

Historical Walk-a-Thon Along the I&M Canal Towpath

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, United States

Join the Grundy County Historical Society for a Walk-a-Thon! Historical Anecdotes Beautiful Historic Site Photo Ops Photo Contest $30 registration fee (includes shirt). Register at (815) 942-4880, [email protected], or at The Grundy County Historical Society. You must register prior to September 19 for a shirt.  

Tully Monster Festival

Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL, United States

The Tully Monster is the State Fossil for Illinois. It was found in the Mazon Creek and only exists in Grundy County. Learn about the Tully Monster. See Tully Monster fossils. Participate in a Scavenger Hun and play games.