
Start the year outdoors with a self-guided First Day Hike scavenger hunt at Rough & Ready Botanical Wayside. Explore the trail at your own pace, notice winter details, and enjoy a welcoming experience designed for all ages in the Illinois Valley.

Illinois River Forks State Park is one of the Illinois Valley’s most valued outdoor spaces — a place where community members gather to walk, explore, and enjoy the natural beauty of our region. To help ensure this well-loved park remains clean, safe, and welcoming, IVCanDO is now offering Illinois River Forks State Park volunteer opportunities…

IVCanDO has purchased a new building at 287 Hamilton Avenue in Cave Junction, expanding long-term capacity for community-driven programs across the Illinois Valley.

This Veterans Day, the Illinois Valley Community Development Organization (IVCanDO) extends our gratitude to those who have served — and our commitment to listening. As part of our 2025–2035 Illinois Valley Strategic Plan, we’re organizing a Veterans Focus Group to better understand the experiences, opportunities, and needs of veterans living in our community. The goal…

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