The Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail is 62 miles from Rockdale (Joliet) to LaSalle and is a popular recreational trail utilized by hikers, bikers, and joggers. After the long winter, debris and litter descend upon the trail and banks of the canal, and, as an advocate for the I&M Canal National Heritage Area, we organize clean-ups to beautify the surroundings.
Our annual I&M Canal Spring Clean-Up is held the third week of April around Earth Day. To participate:
Grab your friends, family, co-workers, etc. and form a group.
Choose a date that works best for you
Email Mara Moore at [email protected] to coordinate with her on claiming a section of the canal to clean.
Then come on out and clean the canal!
We start taking reservations at the beginning of the year and until we run out of sections.