About this Event
The daylight leaves early this time of year so we'll get outside before the sun sets to enjoy the clear air of the season and the low light. The lighting offers many opportunities for someo
Come look at the landscapes with others who love the outdoors.We will greet you at Picnic Grove #2 just a little inside the preserve after you enter from N East River Road and park. The group will head to the path that will take us along a nice corridor of trees before the trail turns at the Des Plaines River
.Location: Catherine Chevalier Woods Picnic Grove #2 Google Maps
Difficulty level: This hike will be on both unpaved and paved paths and move at a moderate pace. You may need to navigate small obstacles on the path in some places.Parking/Meeting location: Meet us at Grove 2 near the picnic shelter off of the grove's parking area
Meet your Volunteer Guide: Diane has a lifelong interest in nature. She completed the University of Illinois Master Naturalist program in 2023 and is a certified seed collector for Cook County Forest Preserves. An avid hiker, she has formed and led walking groups for 15+ years.
What to Wear and Bring: Water, good sun protection, a hat, and sturdy walking shoes/boots. Weather-appropriate outerwear, including gloves if it's chilly weather.
Photo credit: Diane Yurksaitis
Event venue & nearby stays
Catherine Chevalier Woods Picnic Grove #2, N East River Rd, Chicago, United States
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