Wilderness Wayfinders

Name: Wilderness Wayfinders
Start: 2026-06-25T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-25T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve

Schedule

Thu Jun 25 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve | Beecher, 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.***
Calling all adventurers! Want to learn how to read a map? Have you ever learned how to use a compass? Well, now is the time to learn both! We will learn how to use a compass and map before we embark on an adventure through the woods.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 6-12. Participants must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Registration required by Tuesday, June 23, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/10071?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes.
For this program, we will be walking off trail for about 2 miles on natural surfaces that may be uneven. Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility.
Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. 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.
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