GO Lake County hosts community walk at Independence Grove Sept. 29

GO Lake County will host a community walk and event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road (Route 137) near Libertyville.

More than 15 communities will be represented. A reception with music, prizes and light refreshments will precede the walk. Guided group walks of 0.8 miles or 2.3 miles will follow.

Founded by the Gurnee Park District in 2016, GO Lake County is a walking initiative that promotes healthy and active living through programing and events at local park districts. GO enables everyone in Lake County to increase their level of daily physical activity and foster community engagement.

Visit GOLakeCounty.org or email walking@lakecountyil.gov for more information.