The Rock River Times – February 7, 2024

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February 7, 2024. Vol. 31. No. 37. RockRiverTimes.com.

Nygren Wetland Preserve (Photo credit: Jill Kennay)

Registration now open for Natural Land Institute’s Wander at the Wetland event: Natural Land Institute (NLI) will hold their annual outdoor winter event, “Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike” on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Nygren Wetland Preserve (3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL). This free family friendly event is an open house style affair that will start at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. All ages will enjoy the winter landscape of the prairies and wetlands while walking, snowshoeing or skiing along a trail lined with hundreds of luminaries. The trail is under a mile and folks can warm up at the start of the trail with a bonfire and about halfway around it at the wetland bonfire. Guides will be available to lead groups or attendees can hike the trail on their own. Luminaries are sponsored by NorthPointe Health and Wellness Campus. Snowshoes are available to rent at the event for a $10 donation to NLI and are sponsored by Rocktown Adventures. Attendees may bring their own snowshoes or skis. Refreshments such as hot cocoa, cookies and snacks will be available at the red barn where the check-in and resting tables are located. This is an all outdoor event so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear boots. Registration is requested for this FREE event by February 21 on the NLI website at: naturalland.org/event/wander-at-the-wetland-rescheduled-2024/ or by calling the office at 815/964-6666.


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