Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike

Name: Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike
Start: 2026-03-20T06:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-20T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Monee Reservoir

Schedule

Fri Mar 20 2026 at 06:30 am to 08:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Monee Reservoir | Monee, IL

***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***
Spring has officially sprung! Join a naturalist for an easygoing, early-morning hike filled with folklore, nature observations and quiet wonder. We’ll welcome the rising sun while exploring timeless traditions of renewal and witnessing the first whispers of spring. Sip on a hot beverage and watch the sunrise over Monee Reservoir.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 16 or older.
Registration required by Wednesday, March 18, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9933?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
Hot coffee and tea will be provided. Please bring your own travel mug and dress for the weather.
The hike will be 1 mile to 2 miles on natural surface trails that may be uneven. Monee Reservoir is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.
(Photo courtesy of Nathan Taylor)