Sierra Club Outings, Lake County, IL

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Save Our Special Places The Sierra Club began as a few people who found the magnificent wilderness areas they loved threatened by deforestation. They decided to show others its beauty, and stopped the wanton destruction. W&W continues that proud tradition with hikes to special places. Whether a Forest Preserve property escaping from the invasion of exotic species, a marsh saved by a local community, or a heron rookery imperiled by a senseless tollway, each offers a chance to appreciate firsthand what can be lost - and what can be saved, for our families, and for our future.
marks months with outings.

Planned Outings, and Reflections of Past Ones Updated 7/1/03
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Sign up on the Outings List to request and be notified of Outings.
Please contact the leader to reserve a spot on the outing. Unless stated, no show 'n go's.
Unless stated, fees cover only outing costs. Fees for day outings collected at the trailhead, but reservations must be made by cut-off date.
Fees for overnight outings are collected in advance, with at least 50% due with reservation. Cancellations after cut-off date can result in loss of deposit, to cover trip costs. To discourage frivolous reservations, deposits (50%) are non-refunded after wait-list starts, and will go to wait-listed participants.

Sponsored outings are lead by a certified Sierra Club Outings Leader, trained in CPR/First Aid, and often feature a local authority as a guide.

Difficulty Ratings
Rating	Strength	Endurance	Skill
1	None	None	None
2	Average strength from routine daily activity	Frequent rests, few or light aerobic intervals	Special techniques or equipment not required, but useful
3	Above average from occasional exercise.	Moderate aerobic intervals with rests	Use of special techniques or equipment required, but experience not necessary
4	Above average from occasional exercise, including outing activity.	High aerobic with limited rests, mixed with anaerobic intervals	Experience with special techniques or equipment required, but not crucial
5	Above average from routine exercise, with developed muscles for outing activity.	Prolonged high aerobic, mixed with anaerobic intervals	Experience with special techniques or equipment required, and crucial

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Acting Chair: George Etu 847-437-8787

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Lake County Forest Preserves

Chicago Area Paddle & Fish

More Outings are always in the planning stage. Find out about them by returning here later, or by checking the Hot-Line (847-680-6437, x6). So far, they might include:
Cross-Country Skiing.
Hike the FAP342 Corridor

Outings over the last couple of years included:
7/26/98 Glenview Naval Airstation Field Trip, w/ GPPP & Kent Fuller, Glenview
7/19/98 Canoe the Nippersink, Gary Mechanic, McHenry
7/12/98 Ela Prairie, Tom Vanderpohl, Barrington
7/11/98 Sun Lake Stewardship, Lake Villa
6/27/98 Lyons Wood Forest Preserve
6/13/98 Sun Lake Stewardship, Lake Villa
6/12/98 Des Plaines Watershed Canoe Voyage
6/6/98 Hawthorn Woods Heron Rookery
6/5 - 6/7/98 Backpack North Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI
5/24/98 Bike the Des Plaines River Trail, Gurnee
5/10/98 Visit St. Francis Woods FP, Libertyville
5/9/98 Sun Lake Stewardship, Lake Villa
Feb. 15 Eagles Trip: Ferry Bluff Eagle Counsel Overlook, Prairie du Sac, WI Directions, Prairie du Sac Map
VYFP to Wright Woods FP Cross-country skiing. (4,3,3)
FPA to Cuba Marsh FP
Weekend Camp out to Governor Dodge State Park
FPA to Lake Bluff FP
Canoeing the Des Plaines River
FPA to Wadsworth Prairie FP
FPA to Middle Fork Savanna FP
VYFP to McDonald FP
VYFP to Lakewood FP
VYFP to Wright Woods FP
Bicycle day trip to Gurnee Woods FP.
Weekend camp out to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!

Woods & Wetlands Supported Outings

Supported Outings are led by members and friends of W & W, but are not official Club events. If you are arranging an outing and seek companions, let us know and we'll list it here!

E-mail us (Outings) with suggestions (like a better time, or favorite location) for any of these trips.

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Planned Outings, and Reflections of Past Ones