Explore Skokie Lagoons, a Cook County Forest nature preserve in Glencoe and Winnetka, with Gary Morrissey, IL Master Naturalist    Thursday, September 26 - 10:00 to 11:30 am Nauralist led walk 11:30 am Optional kayak/canoe paddle

Bring a friend or a Boy Scout or Girl Scout Bring a snack and water. 

The walk will start promptly at 10am.  

Meet at the Tower Rd parking lot near the Chicago River Canoe and Kayak rental. We can then walk along the west side of Lagoon #4 up to the old Nike Missile Site (about 1.5 miles round trip) and return the same way. Optional lagoon kayak or canoe paddle after the walk around 11:30 with Gary. A fee is involved with paddling. Those interested in a longer hike instead of paddling could complete the loop around the north lagoons (about 5 miles) and return to the Tower Rd lot. 

The park is bordered by Dundee Road to the north, Forestway Drive to the east, Willow Road to the south, and the Edens Expressway to the west.  Exit I-94 at Tower Road and head east on Tower.  

Registration Required 

Register at info [at] lwvcookcounty.org