Little Calumet River Paddling Series #1: Beaubien Woods Boat Launch

Experience the beauty of the river and learn about The Underground Railroad, The Birth of the Environmental Justice Movement, Civil Rights, and environmental quality with Wilderness Inquiry’s canoe mobile.

Guided canoe ride slots are:

• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
• 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Canoe ride time options are on the registration checkout page and ticket sales end June 9th, 2023. All are welcome, no paddling experience is required. Reserve your tickets now!

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Consider visiting Beaubien Woods Celebration on the same day starting at 11:00 am at Flatfoot Lake. Beaubien Woods Celebration activities include biking, hiking, archery, and more. You can register for Beaubien Woods Celebration here.

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Prairie Boat

You will see Prairie Boat at Beaubien Woods boat launch.“Prairie Boat” is a gathering space newly constructed. It is a space for community gathering, programming, and connection to nature. Prairie Boat is inspired by the African American Heritage Water Trail and native prairie landscapes (a boat in the sea of prairie). It was created by a group of artists who have a connection with the area, and the design was chosen by a community curatorial committee convened by the Field Museum. Join us for its grand reveal!

The opening of Prairie Boat and the canoe mobile paddling is brought to you in partnership with Imani Villiage, Far South Chicago Coalition, the Field Museum, Forest Preserves of Cook County, and Openlands.

Host or Publisher Openlands