Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This walk will be immediately followed by an optional post-walk social gathering around the Independence Grove Beer Garden fire pits. If you cannot make the walk and would like to join in the post-walk gathering at the beer garden, please send us a text.
Activity Level: Easy, Walk 1-2 miles (mostly crushed-gravel paths)
Trip Leader: Carolyn Lueck (773) 984-2403
Matt Tobin (847) 951-1483
Location: Independence Grove Forest Preserve
16400 Buckley Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
We will meet in the North Bay parking lot for the walk, pinned in Google Maps below.
Google Maps: Independence Grove Forest Preserve - North Bay Parking Lot
Following the walk, we'll move over to the parking lots close to the Beer Garden @ Independence Grove:
Beer Garden @ Independence Grove Parking Area
This trip will be limited to 20 participants. If you register and realize ahead of time you will not be able to make the walk, please send a text to the trip leader so another spot can be re-opened.
Bring binoculars (if available). We will have a few loaner pairs if you need to borrow one for the walk.
Please dress accordingly for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear for walking 3-4 miles on mostly crushed-gravel trails. Sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, and a hat are all good items to bring along.
In case of inclement weather, the trip leader will notify all participants via email.