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SUMMARY:Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:22nd Annual Woods Walk challenge!\nThis ongoing program runs from Sunday\, Sept. 1\, through Saturday\, Nov. 30. \nGet out on the trail and enjoy the changing of the seasons with the 22nd annual Woods Walk challenge! Experience 10 beautiful Will County trails during their fall splendor: Forsythe Woods Nature Trail at Forked Creek Preserve – Forsythe Woods: 0.5 mile Evans-Judge Nature Trail Loop at Evans-Judge Preserve: 1.5 miles* Spring Creek Greenway Trail at Messenger Marsh: 2.2 miles* Plum Creek Greenway Trail at Goodenow Road Access: 2.2 miles Hickory Creek Bikeway and LaPorte Road Nature Trail at Hickory Creek Preserve – La Porte Road Access: 2.2 miles* Wauponsee Glacial Trail at Sugar Creek Preserve: 2.6 miles* Normantown Trail at Vermont Cemetery Preserve: 2.9 miles Rock Run Greenway Trail at Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access: 3.2 miles* Old Plank Road Trail at Washington Street Access: 3.2 miles* Spring Creek Greenway Trail at Hadley Valley – Bruce Road Access: 4.4 miles* *Starred trails feature routes that are easily extended to lengthen your walk. View details on Goosechase or in the Woods Walk booklet. Don’t forget to log your walks as you go. To participate\, pick up a Woods Walk travel log on or after Sept. 1 online or at select Forest Preserve visitor centers\, including Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon\, Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville\, Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township and Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet. Returning this year is the option to track and log walks easily and conveniently using the Goosechase app. Complete seven of the 10 Woods Walk trails and receive a 2024 Woods Walk hiking medallion. The deadline to submit a completed travel log is Sunday\, Dec. 8. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration is required. The trails included in the program are asphalt\, limestone or natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/…/request…/) no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/woods-walk/
LOCATION:Plum Creek Nature Center in Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, IL\, 60401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Finale at  Four Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the last days of summer break at Four Rivers! Is summer camp over?\nHas school not started yet?\nHead over to Four Rivers for a new activity every day from Tuesday\, Aug. 6\, through Friday\, Aug. 9. Activities will include scavenger hunts\, science experiments and more! Each day will be unique and bring new excitement to the nature center and surrounding trails. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers is a fully inclusive facility. 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. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/summer-finale-at-four-rivers/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T143000
DTSTAMP:20240726T194433Z
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SUMMARY:Backpacking Part 1: Introduction to Backpacking
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to go backpacking but were intimidated by the process? Join a naturalist in this three-part series to learn the basics of backpacking. How to select a sleeping bag? What food to pack? How to choose a location? In this first of the series\, participants will learn how to prepare and plan for a weekend backpacking trip. Check out some of the supplies you will need and may want to make your adventure a success!\nEnjoy one\, two or all three parts of the Backpacking 101 series. Other programs will be as follows: Sept. 7: Backpacking 101 Part 2: Training Hike Sept. 14-15: Backpacking 101 Part 3: Overnight Registration required by Friday\, July 26\, by calling 815-722-9470 or online.\nPrevious experience and equipment are not required for this program but may be necessary for the upcoming programs in the series. Four Rivers is an accessible facility. 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.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/backpacking-part-1-introduction-to-backpacking/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T143000
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CREATED:20240722T200758Z
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SUMMARY:Four Rivers for All Abilities
DESCRIPTION:Experience nature like never before! Join the Four Rivers staff at hands-on exploration stations around the preserve. \nDiscover the plants and animals in the woods\, water and prairie. Each station will be unique and fully inclusive of all visitors. This day is designed specifically to introduce all of the center’s inclusive practices to organizations and families. Four Rivers is for everyone\, regardless of ability level or previous experience with the outdoors. \nTwo sessions will be offered: Session 1: 10-11:30 a.m. Session 2: 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. Registration required by Tuesday\, July 23\, by calling 815-722-9470 or online. \nFour Rivers is a fully inclusive facility. The stations will take place on paved trails. Traveling through all stations will cover less than 1 mile. 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. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/four-rivers-for-all-abilities/2024-07-24/2/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T133000
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SUMMARY:Fab Fish Printing
DESCRIPTION:Gyotaku is the Japanese art of fishing printing. Learn about this awesome art form and then make your own. No fish will be harmed as we will use replicas to create our art. \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 12 or older. (Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.) Registration required by Friday\, July 19\, by calling 815-722-9470 or online. \nAll supplies will be provided. Please wear old clothes that can get wet and messy. This is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is an accessible facility. 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. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/fab-fish-printing/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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SUMMARY:Something's Fishy at Four Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Fish aren’t just for fishing! Discover the world beneath the water at Four Rivers and meet the wide variety of fish found just beyond the banks. Take a closer look at their scales and bones indoors and then hike to their various habitats in hopes of spotting them in the water. \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 12 or older. (Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.) Registration required by Friday\, July 19\, by calling 815-722-9470 or online. \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. The hike will be no longer than 1.5 miles and take place on paved and natural surfaces. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/somethings-fishy-at-four-rivers/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T200000
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SUMMARY:Cicada Symphony
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing program runs from Thursday\, May 23\, to Friday\, June 7. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. \nTravel along Four Rivers’ Woodland Loop Trail and discover the remarkably unique life cycle of the periodical cicada. “Cicada Symphony\,” written by Sue Fleiss\, is rhythmic\, engaging and full of fascinating facts. Illustrator Gareth Lucas has drawn magnificent\, colorful illustrations. Enjoy the book and a lovely stroll in nature. This story is appropriate for all ages. \nThe trail covers 0.4 miles of paved trail. 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. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/cicada-symphony/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T160000
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SUMMARY:Migration Celebration at Four Rivers
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing program runs from Wednesday\, May 1\, to Friday\, May 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. \nEnjoy this monthlong celebration of our migratory birds! Festivities will include ongoing crafts\, family-friendly activities and hands-on exploration of feathers\, beaks and more. Each week\, we will have a new station ready for you to discover what makes migratory birds so exceptional. All programs will be self-guided\, allowing you to explore and create at your own pace. \nMigration Celebration is supported by funding from Alliance Pipeline\, a joint venture of Enbridge and Pembina\, and through the assistance of The Nature Foundation of Will County(Opens in a new window). \nNo registration required. Free. All ages welcome \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers is a fully accessible building. 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. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/migration-celebration-at-four-rivers/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T113000
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SUMMARY:2023 Canal Alliance Congress
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\,  November 8th\, 2023 \nCanal Alliance Congress is back at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon\, but with a different schedule – half-day planning for the second half of the 175th Anniversary of the Canal\, and then time to celebrate all the great events\, activities\, and collaborations from the first half of the year-long anniversary! Doors open at 11:30 AM\, lunch is at noon\, then highlights of the year to date and working sessions followed by Happy Hour to celebrate everyone’s collaborations and contributions\, so far. \n  \nSchedule:\n10:30 AM: Tour (Optional)\n11:30 AM: Doors Open\nNoon: Lunch\n1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Working Sessions\n4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktails \n$39 Non Profit Registration\n$49 All Others \nSIGN UP HERE!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/2023-canal-alliance-congress/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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