Dates Unveiled For Guided Hikes Through Kane County Forest Preserves

Press release from the Batavia Chamber of Commerce:

KANE COUNTY, IL — Enjoy crisp air, scenic trails and seasonal discoveries during the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Trek with a Naturalist program series.

This monthly program invites participants 18 years and older to explore a different preserve on each guided hike. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, these treks offer an opportunity to stay active and discover the natural beauty of Kane County. A District naturalist will stop occasionally along the way to interpret the ecology of the preserve, but the main goal is to cover 3 to 5 miles at a pace of approximately 3 miles per hour.

Upcoming dates and locations include:

• Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve; 5S660 Bliss Road
  Sugar Grove
• Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hampshire Forest Preserve; 44W780 Allen Road,
  Hampshire
• Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Prairie Green Forest Preserve; 698 N. Peck Road, Geneva

Advance registration is required for these free programs. To register, visit www.kaneforest.com/register, call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com.

For more information, visit www.kaneforest.com, or find us on social media by searching
@forestpreserve.

This press release was produced by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.