'Over the River and Through the Woods' guided nature walk Nov. 27

Come to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve for "Over the River and Through the Woods," the popular, annual, post-Thanksgiving guided nature walk, from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27.

Attendees will watch for wildlife, learn about adaptations for winter and maybe see a wild turkey or two.

You, of course, won't be going over a river, but you'll walk over the creek on a foot bridge, and hike through the woods.

All ages are welcome to this Forest Preserve of Kane County program. Bring the whole family!

Advance registration is required for this free program. Call (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register.

LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles, is made up of a high-quality prairie, woodland, and Ferson Creek, which meanders through the preserve. In addition, contained within the preserve is a true prairie relic, various restorations, flood plain forests, seeps, oak woodlands and grassy fields. The site itself is varied and beautiful, with over 130 feet of elevation difference from the crest in the center of the property to Ferson Creek. There are almost 9 miles of trails here, including the starting point for the Great Western Trail.

For information on Forest Preserve District nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter.