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Celebrate the Return of Spring! • Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, 2007 This two-day event celebrates the return of spring while exploring all that Allerton has to offer. There is sure to be something for everyone with a variety of activities and events planned throughout the Park. Highlights include: daily spring brunches, egg hunts, pictures with our spring bunny, the Spring Showcase, and the Spring Swing Formal Dinner and Dance. Many thanks to the Decatur Audubon Society for their help in sponsoring this event. All proceeds benefit Allerton Park and its many programs and offerings. Thank you for your support! Click here to purchase wristbands
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Location Key:
North side of Park: VC = Visitor Center, EC = Education Center, RC = Retreat Center (Mansion)
South side of Park: Barn = Music Barn -
Early Morning Bird Walk: Both days at 9 AM, VC
Bring your binoculars and join Allerton staff for a hike through the trails looking for migrating spring birds. Program sponsored by the Decatur Audubon Society. -
Gift Shop Sale: Both days from 9 AM–5 PM, VC
Stop by the Allerton Gift Shop for specials on Allerton, nature, and garden-related items. -
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Food Sales: Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM and Sunday from 1–4 PM, VC
A variety of food, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase in the Visitor Center and Park. -
Parents’ Room: Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM and Sunday from 1–4 PM, VC
Visit the Parent’s Room to shop for fun gifts just for the kids (perfect basket fillers!). All proceeds from these sales benefit Allerton’s education program. -
Children’s Games and Activities: Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM and Sunday from
1–4 PM, VC
Enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos, and a variety of games and crafts. -
Pictures with Our Spring Bunny: Saturday from 10 AM–4:30 PM and Sunday from
1–4:30 PM (breaks throughout), VC
Have your picture taken with our “Spring Bunny” (costumed character) and receive a 4 X 6 photo in a photo holder to take home. $3.50 per picture or $6 for two copies (same pose). -
Heron Rookery Visit: Saturday only at 10:30 AM, Barn
Natural History Survey Ornithologist Steve Bailey will lead a discussion of the life history of the herons of Illinois followed by a trip to the Great Blue Heron rookery in the Park to observe from a distance. Program sponsored by the Decatur Audubon Society. -
Spring Brunches: Both days at 11 AM and 2 PM, RC (reservations required)
Adults $15.95, children 10 and under $5.95. Brunch fee includes Allerton Mansion Wristband. Call to make reservations, 217-333-3287. -
Spring into Gardening Class: Both days at 1 PM, EC
Sandy Mason (Saturday) and Jennifer Nelson (Sunday) from the University of Illinois Extension will provide general guidelines on how to prepare gardens for the growing season, what to prune when, seed starting, and more. -
Wildflower Hike: Both days at 2 PM, VC
Hike the trails with Allerton staff to search for spring woodland wildflowers. -
Egg Hunt in the Meadow: Both days at 2:30 PM, VC
Children ages 2–10 are invited to bring their baskets to enjoy an egg hunt. Rain or shine, unless severe weather. Park Wristband price includes one egg hunt. Hunt will begin with 2 year-olds. Each age category will begin once the prior group has completed its hunt, approximately every 15 minutes. Separate hunt areas will be set up for: 2 year-olds (parents asked to accompany/assist children), 3 year-olds, 4–5 year-olds, 6–7 year-olds, and 8–10 year-olds. -
Natural Egg Dyeing: Both days at 3 PM, VC
Using materials from the garden, Allerton will host some egg dyeing fun. Eggs provided, limit 2 per person. -
Native Plants in the Garden Class: Sunday only at 3 PM, EC (reservations required)
Gardening with native plants is not only simpler, less expensive, and less labor-intensive in the long run, but it is also better for the environment! Janice Coons and Nancy Coutant of Eastern Illinois University will explain how to collect and handle native seeds and prepare them for gardens. Call 217-244-1035 to make reservations for this program. -
Garden and Sculpture Hike: Both days at 4 PM, VC
Allerton staff and volunteers will lead a guided tour of the formal gardens to explain the history of the Park, gardens, and sculpture found within. -
Stories and Stars: Saturday only from 7–8:30 PM, VC
Join Allerton staff to learn the basics of astronomy along with myths and legends of the spring constellations. After dark we’ll head outside to search the skies. -
Spring Swing Formal Dinner and Dance: Saturday only from 7–11 PM, RC (reservations required)
Welcome spring in style with a festive evening of fine food, drinks, and dancing. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a gourmet four-course dinner will start the evening, followed by dancing to some of the best live swing and jazz music in the area. Be sure to wear your finest and join us to celebrate in true Robert Allerton tradition. Tickets are $65 per person and overnight accommodations may be available. Space is limited; call now to make reservations! 217-333-3287 ALSO . . . -
Diversified Farm sales area will be open and selling spring flowers both days -
Win a House in the Woods Getaway—Register at the ticket booth, Visitor Center, or the Allerton Retreat Center (Mansion) for a chance to win a weekend getaway for two at the House in the Woods. The package includes one night’s accommodations, dinner at the Mansion, and continental breakfast the following morning. One overnight stay for two will be awarded per day (March 31 and April 1). Winners will be notified by phone; some date restrictions may apply.
FEES Wristbands are required for participation in all activities.
• A limited number of wristbands are available.
• Wristbands can be purchased ahead of time at:
Allerton Retreat Center, Allerton Visitor Center, or online by clicking below.
• Wristbands can also be purchased during the Expo.
• Wristbands are good for both days.
• Wristbands are non-refundable.
Three Wristband Options: Click here to buy online
1. All-Inclusive Wristband, $8/person (best deal)
Includes access to the Spring Showcase and all Park Activities
2. Allerton Retreat Center (Mansion) Wristband, $5/person
Includes access to the Spring Showcase 3. Allerton Park Activities Wristband, $5/person
Includes access to:
• One Egg Hunt
• Children’s Games and Activities
• Early Morning Bird Walks
• Garden and Sculpture Hike
• Heron Rookery Visit
• Native Plants in the Garden Class
• Natural Egg Dyeing
• Spring into Gardening Class
• Stories and Stars
• Wildflower Hike
Additional Fee-Based Activities
• Spring Brunches: Both days at 11 AM and 2 PM, RC (reservations required)
$15.95/adult; $5.95/children 10 and under. Cost includes Allerton Mansion Wristband.
Call now to make reservations, 217-333-3287.
• Spring Swing Formal Dinner and Dance: Saturday only from 7–11 PM, RC
(reservations required)
$65/person; overnight accommodations may be available. Space is limited.
Call now to make reservations, 217-333-3287. • Pictures with our Spring Bunny: Saturday from 10 AM–4:30 PM and Sunday from
1–4:30 PM (breaks throughout), VC
$3.50/picture or $6 for two copies (same pose).
For more information or to make reservations, call or email:
217-333-3287 • 217-762-2721 • allertoninfo@uiuc.edu
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