Seniors to stroll through Binnie Forest Preserve
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites area seniors to join a free monthly "Senior Stroll" program.
On the first Thursday of each month, naturalists lead a leisurely walk through a Kane County Forest Preserve, and share ecology highlights along the way. The strolls last about an hour, with social time and refreshments following the walk.
This month's "Senior Stroll" takes place from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 7, at Binnie Forest Preserve, 38W040 Binnie Road, about one mile west of Randall Road in West Dundee.
The wetland pockets form the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River, which flows from the northern border of this 171-acre forest preserve. Visitors can enjoy bird watching and wildlife observation from a one-mile network of mowed trails.
All seniors are welcome. Registration is not required for this program. Bring insect repellent and sunscreen. Donations are accepted to cover the cost of refreshments.
The next walks will be Aug. 4, at Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, 39W933 Russell Road in Elgin; and Sept. 1 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles (meet at the shelter on south side of Dean).
For more information, or to view a full roster of Forest Preserve District nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com.