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October Speaker Series: Powerful Trees: How Trees Improve the Environment

Friday, October 16 2026 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ The Old Bakery Beer Company | Alton, IL

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The Piasa Palisades Sierra Club presents its October Speaker Series program, “Powerful Trees: How Trees Improve the Environment.” Dr. John Lovseth will discuss how trees affect the environment, including trees in your backyard.

Lovseth is a professor of forestry and Director of Land Stewardship at Principia College. Attendees are invited to bring questions about forests, regional forest history, and their own trees. The program begins at 6:30 PM at Old Bakery Beer Company. Visit sc.org/TreesOB for event details.

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Friday, October 16 2026 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, IL 62002 (Driving Directions)
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