“Trek Across the Chicago Wilderness!" at The Morton Arboretum November 3, 2011

Ever wonder what it is like to walk 240 miles? Hear the exciting journey of naturalist Jack MacRae as he recounts his 15 day “Trek Across the Chicago Wilderness!” From Chiwaukee Prairie in Kenosha County, Wisconsin to Warren Woods in Berrien County, Michigan, Jack visited over 50 preserves, parks, and natural areas. Listen as he shares his experiences in the prairies, sand dunes, forests, flatwoods, savannas, rivers, ponds, wetlands, ravines and one great lake with visitors in hopes to inspire them to make a journey of their own. Ages 16 and up. Costs $17 (discounts for Arboretum members). Register via Education at www.mortonarb.org/education or call 630-719-2468. Sterling Morton Library.
November 3: 7 – 8:30 p.m.