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Trees & Their Leaves: Guided Hike

Rakow Rangers
2022-08-09 09:30:00 2022-08-09 10:30:00 America/Chicago Trees & Their Leaves: Guided Hike On a naturalist-led hike, we’ll explore the Burnidge Forest Preserve woodlands to compare leaves, learn tree identification techniques and examine structures of trees. Register every attendee. Burnidge Forest Preserve, 14N035 Coombs Rd, Elgin, IL 60124 -

Tuesday, August 09
9:30am - 10:30am

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On a naturalist-led hike, we’ll explore the Burnidge Forest Preserve woodlands to compare leaves, learn tree identification techniques and examine structures of trees. Register every attendee.

From acorn to oak, trees play an important role in nature throughout their life cycle. On this naturalist-led hike, we’ll explore the Burnidge Forest Preserve woodlands to compare leaves, learn tree identification techniques and examine different structures of trees. We’ll also learn why trees are important to animals and humans alike!

Please register every person who will attend.

Meet at the shelter near the parking lot off of Coombs Rd.

In partnership with Kane County Forest Preserve District

Visit www.gailborden.info/rakowrangers for more details.

AGE GROUP: | Family | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Activity |

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