The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for September. State parks, historic sites, and museums have events throughout the month and the fall is a great time to explore the outdoors.

September 5th
Early waterfowl hunting season opens
Statewide
The select species early waterfowl hunting season opens September 5th. View specific dates, locations and regulations on the Illinois waterfowl hunting website. 

September 5th
Cruise-in
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site 
Bloomington | McLean County
See various makes and models of vehicles from antique to modern at the David Davis Mansion annual Cruise-In, co-sponsored by the David Davis Mansion Foundation and the Mid-State Cruisers. Learn more at www.daviddavismansion.org.

September 12th
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield | Sangamon County
Join the Illinois State Museum, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Monarch Project, and community partners to celebrate Illinois’ state insect, the monarch butterfly. Enjoy games, activities and giveaways at this free community event. Visit the Illinois State Museum website for additional information. 

For a complete list of September events, visit https://dnr.illinois.gov or visit the IDNR Facebook page.

Photo Credit: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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