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May, 2005 |
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May, 2005 |
| Date | Title / Location | Rating | Leader /
Contact |
Bring | $$ |
 Saturday,
May 14, 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. CANCELLED |
Sun Lake Stewardship Lake Villa
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(2,2,3) |
John Massman
847-838-9440 (john.massman @illinois.sierraclub.org) |
Water, eye protection. Dress ruggedly. Additional loppers, saws, and other pruning tools useful. | Free! |
| Possibility that this will be
rescheduled for the May 21. Contact John to be notified.
Enjoy this pristine Forest Preserve while liberating it from the invasion of exotic species. |
N on Deep Lake Rd from Rt. 132,
west on Painted Lakes/Gelden Rd. for 200 ft, left on Spring Farm Rd. right on Longwood Dr. park in cul de sac. Limited parking: Carpool. |
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| Sunday,
May 22 10:45-1:00 |
Hike Camp Sagawau Palos Preserves  |
(2,2,3)
See Ratings |
Barbara Bell
847-367-4253 barbara.bell @illinois.sierraclub.org Limit 15. Reserved: 12 |
Water-shoes, synthetic pants, hat brown bag brunch. | $3 |
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Camp Sagawau is the only canyon in Cook County, and this outing offers the only way to see it - on a tour guided by Cook County Forest Preserve staff. Bring your own brunch and meet at 10:45. Tour begins at noon and lasts about 2 hours. Be prepared to get your feet wet as spots in the canyon may be knee deep. |
Participants must be approved by the leader in advance. Sign the
Liability
Waiver and pay cash or a check to Sierra Club at the trailhead. Beverages
provided. Carpooling encouraged.
After the tour, consider taking a hike on your own in another part of the Palos Preserves, the largest combined forest preserve in Cook County. |
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The left picture shows the entrance from Rt. 83, driving
West. The right picture shows our gathering spot viewed from the main gate. Detailed directions for those who sign up. |
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