Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hiking. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Walk with a Naturalist at Cuba Marsh on January 7

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on Saturday, January 7. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

The Jan 7 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Cuba Marsh, near Barrington. The entrance and parking area are located on Cuba Road, west of Ela Road and east of Route 59.


Thursday, November 10, 2011

Walk with a Naturalist at Middlefork Savanna on November 12 - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on Saturday, November 12. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

The Nov 12 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest. The entrance and parking area are located off of Waukegan Road (Route 43), between Route 60 and Route 176.


Friday, June 24, 2011

Walk with a Naturalist in Grant Woods on June 25

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on Saturday, June 25. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

The June 25 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Grant Woods, near Fox Lake.

Walk with a Naturalist in Grant Woods on June 25 - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Fitness Hike at Independence Grove in Libertyville this weekend

If your Memorial Day plans include dogs, brats, and brews, you might want to get a bit of “preventative” exercise before hitting the chow line.

The Lake County Forest Preserve District will be holding “Forest Fitness” on Saturday, May 28, at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Forest Fitness is a fast-paced group fitness hike, and these are held in different forest preserves in Lake County.

Fitness Hike at Independence Grove in Libertyville this weekend - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Friday, December 3, 2010

Walk with a Naturalist in the Lake County Forest Preserves on Dec 4

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on December 4. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

The December 4 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at the Old School Forest Preserve in central Lake County, near Libertyville. The entrance and parking area are located on Saint Mary's Road just south of Route 176, and north of Route 60 (Townline Road).



Snowshoeing at the Chicago Botanic Gardens


Snowshoeing enthusiasts have a beautiful venue this winter -- the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Weather permitting, through February 28, snowshoeing is available from 8 a.m. until sunset daily.

[Chicago Wellness Examiner]

Friday, November 12, 2010

Walk with a Naturalist in the Raven Glen Forest Preserve on Nov 13

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering “Walk with a Naturalist” -- one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

The November 13 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at the Raven Glen (Old Mill Grove) Forest Preserve, in north-central Lake County, between the villages of Antioch and Old Mill Creek.


Friday, October 8, 2010

Walk with a Naturalist in the Lake County Forest Preserves

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering “Walk with a Naturalist” -- one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month

Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...


Friday, September 17, 2010

Lake County Forest Preserves offer frugal forest fitness hikes this fall

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering a series of Forest Fitness fast-paced group fitness hikes on Saturdays this fall.

Each hike will take place at a different forest preserve. Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...