Larry Dunphy Storybook Trail Grand Opening

Schedule

Sun Oct 17 2021 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Location

Franklin Creek State Natural Area | Dixon, IL

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Please join us for a day of family fun and celebration at the Hausen-Knox Shelter in Franklin Creek State Natural Area as FCCA hosts its GRAND OPENING and dedication of Franklin Creek's newest trail, the Larry Dunphy Memorial Storybook Trail. The day will kick off at 1:00 PM with children's nature activities and entertainment. A dedication and celebration of life for our dear friend and beloved local champion of nature and literacy, Larry Dunphy will begin at 4:00 PM. Please bring your favorite memories of Larry to share with all. The event is FREE and no registration is required. We will be following State and CDC guidelines for mask wearing and social distancing at the time of the event. For more information call Heather at 815.456.2718 or email [email protected].
Children's activities to include planting seeds, creating bird feeders, scavenger hunts, a reading of the trail's featured story, and more!
The Larry Dunphy Memorial Storybook Trail features the children’s book Miss Maple’s Seeds and is installed along the trail near the Hausen-Knox Shelter. Each panel displays a page from the book.
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Where is it happening?

Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Dixon, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Franklin Creek Conservation Association

Host or Publisher Franklin Creek Conservation Association

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