# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Arbor Day Open Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step into one of Menard County’s hidden treasures!

While the area is widely known for its connection to Abraham Lincoln, it’s also home to something truly special for nature lovers: Starhill Forest Arboretum, which holds the largest collection of oak species in North America.

Wander scenic trails through diverse landscapes—towering oaks, rare trees and shrubs, vibrant perennial beds, peaceful water, and native prairie plantings—all thoughtfully curated and beautifully maintained.

Join us for an Open Day:
? Saturday, April 25
? 1:00–4:00 PM

This is a relaxed, come-and-go event—no formal program, just an opportunity to explore at your own pace.
As part of Starhill’s 50th anniversary celebration, founders Guy Sternberg and Edie Sternberg will be on site to answer questions, share stories and insights, point out unique specimens, and suggest trails for walking, birding, and discovery.

No registration required—just stop by!
? Questions? Call 217-971-1550 or email alana.mckean@ic.edu
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/petersburg/arbor-day-open-day/200029983038720
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Petersburg
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 12000 Boy Scout Trl, Petersburg, IL, United States, Illinois 62675
- **lat**: 39.93383
- **long**: -89.80016
- **full address**: 12000 Boy Scout Trl, Petersburg, IL, United States, Illinois 62675

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Arbor Day Open Day being held?
  - **A:** Arbor Day Open Day takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 12000 Boy Scout Trl, Petersburg, IL, United States, Illinois 62675.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Arbor Day Open Day?
  - **A:** Arbor Day Open Day is organized by Starhill Forest Arboretum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Arbor Day Open Day is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Arbor Day Open Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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