Walk Among the Giants | A Guided Heritage Tree Walk Through Leeson Park
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You are invited to step beneath the canopy of history on a guided hike through Leeson Park featuring 15 of Beloit’s remarkable Heritage Trees — including towering giants estimated to be older than 250 years.
Local historian and Heritage Tree advocate Therese Oldenburg will guide you on journey to experience Beloit through the roots of its oldest living residents. Along the trail, you’ll discover massive bur oaks, enduring hardwoods, and rare landmark trees that have quietly witnessed centuries of change — from Indigenous history and early settlement to the growth of modern Beloit.
Learn how Heritage Trees are identified and measured, hear the fascinating stories behind these natural landmarks.
Whether you’re a nature lover, history enthusiast, photographer, or simply curious about Beloit’s hidden treasures, this walk offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with the beauty, resilience, and living history rooted in Leeson Park.
Register at this link: https://beloitheritagedays.com/HeritageTreeWalk
• Program length: approximately 1.25 hour
• Length of walk: 1 mile on pavement and grass
• Ages: Program content is more suited to ages 12 and up
• Free event by Beloit Historical Society and Beloit Heritage Days
Local historian and Heritage Tree advocate Therese Oldenburg will guide you on journey to experience Beloit through the roots of its oldest living residents. Along the trail, you’ll discover massive bur oaks, enduring hardwoods, and rare landmark trees that have quietly witnessed centuries of change — from Indigenous history and early settlement to the growth of modern Beloit.
Learn how Heritage Trees are identified and measured, hear the fascinating stories behind these natural landmarks.
Whether you’re a nature lover, history enthusiast, photographer, or simply curious about Beloit’s hidden treasures, this walk offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with the beauty, resilience, and living history rooted in Leeson Park.
Register at this link: https://beloitheritagedays.com/HeritageTreeWalk
• Program length: approximately 1.25 hour
• Length of walk: 1 mile on pavement and grass
• Ages: Program content is more suited to ages 12 and up
• Free event by Beloit Historical Society and Beloit Heritage Days
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Where is it happening?
Leeson Park, 2233 Hickory Dr, Beloit, WI 53511-3928, United States
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Host or PublisherBeloit Heritage Days
