advertisement

Learn about history of Lords Park Zoo at Izaak Walton League meeting Oct. 1

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Elgin Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will host a program on the history of Lords Park Zoo.

Using vintage photographs and newspaper articles, Margaret Rowe, a local historian, volunteer and member of the Friends of the Lords Park Zoo, will recount the 124-year history and tell anecdotal stories about Elgin's iconic zoo.

The program will be at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Center, 899 Jay St. in Elgin. The community is welcome to attend.

For information, visit www.facebook.com/izaakwaltonleagueelginchapter/.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.