More activities added at Haunted Hollow

CARBONDALE - New activities have just been added to Touch of Nature's fall family fun festival taking place from 1-4 p.m. this Sunday. Seven of Touch of Nature's cabins in Camp 2 will now include themed activities.

Visitors can learn about tracking the Big Muddy Monster, learn about things that go bump in the night and learn about a witches brew of irritating flora and fungi.

The first 100 children with adults will get to decorate and take home a pumpkin. The River Radio Retreat will host an exhibit called "Beyond the Mask: Nature's Incredible Camouflage." Touch of Nature will also open up its Camp 2 zip line.

Other events already on tap include a haunted hayride, a kid-friendly haunted cabin, frightening foods and a climbing wall.

Those attending will also get to learn about and hold snakes, lizards and other critters. All events are appropriate and suitable for all ages.

A parent or guardian should accompany children. Touch of Nature is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.

The deadline for advance registration is at 4 p.m. today (Friday). Tickets are $7 for those ages 14 and older and $5 for children ages 6-13. Children age five and younger are free.

For more information on the Haunted Hollow, and to register, visit https://ton.siu.edu/events/haunted-hollow.php.

Walk-in participants are welcome the day of the Haunted Hollow. Admission at that time, payable by cash only, is $11 for those 14 and older and $7 for children ages 6-13.

For more information about Touch of Nature, visit www.ton.siu.edu, call 618/453-1121, or email tonec@siu.edu.