WSIU Almanac

WSIU Almanac: August 6, 2021.

By Kevin Boucher

Published August 6, 2021 at 5:00 AM CDT

The Saluki Bio Blitz is taking place on Friday August 20, 2021 on the SIU-C Campus. The purpose of the Bio Blitz is to document as many plant and animal species as possible on the SIU-C Campus. To become involved contact Dr. Brent Pease at

bpease1@siu.edu

You can also register by visiting: https://peaselab.com/bioblitz/

The U of I Extension Service is holding several Mobile Food Markets in southern Illinois. To learn more call 618-242-0780 Or, visit: https://jchdonline.org/images/Franklin-Williamson_Co_FP_List_4-10-19.pdf

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Kevin Boucher

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.<br/><br/><br/>

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