A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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READ ON!If you have binoculars and a favorite field guide, bring them; otherwise, we will have a few to share. Prior to the program, you may wish to download the free Merlin Bird ID app to your phone.
Fee: Free! Age: Ages 8 or older. Registration required by Friday, May 10, by calling 815-722-4121 or online.
Dress for the weather as the entire program will be outdoors. The program will begin at Hawthorn Grove Shelter in the back parking lot.
The hike will be 1 mile to 2 miles over uneven, natural terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)