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Rakow Rangers Presents: Hike at Otter Creek Forest Preserve
2023-06-08 10:00:00 2023-06-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Rangers Presents: Hike at Otter Creek Forest Preserve Come hike with us at the Otter Creek forest preserve at 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL. A Naturalist will take soil core samples from various locations and discuss the differences. Registration requested. In The Community -

Thursday, June 08
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-08 10:00:00 2023-06-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Rangers Presents: Hike at Otter Creek Forest Preserve Come hike with us at the Otter Creek forest preserve at 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL. A Naturalist will take soil core samples from various locations and discuss the differences. Registration requested. In The Community -

Come hike with us at the Otter Creek forest preserve at 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL. A Naturalist will take soil core samples from various locations and discuss the differences. Registration requested.

Parking at the preserve is very limited, but you may park on both sides of Hopps Road.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science | Activity |

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