MONTICELLO, Ill. – Spring is almost here. What better way to enjoy the changing season than a family fun night at Allerton Park? GLOW is getting painted green for St. Patrick’s Day and 4-H is joining in on the fun.

Come join DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H for a walk through Allerton Park's Shamrockin' GLOW. The 4-H booth will be set up in the main parking lot, near the restrooms. Stop by and pick up a scavenger hunt page. Follow the clovers through the park and return your completed page to the 4-H staff for a cup of hot chocolate.

4-H Family Fun Night at A Shamrockin’ GLOW will be from 5-7 p.m. on March 19 at Allerton Park, 515 Old Timber Rd., Monticello, Ill. This event is free, but a $10 per car donation to Allerton Park is suggested. Allerton Park also accepts donations online. Registration is not required for this event. For more information, please email Kendra Wallace, 4-H youth development coordinator, or call 217-762-2191.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact 217-762-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

Source: Kendra Wallace, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension

Writer: Laura Crider, Marketing and Communications, University of Illinois Extension

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