Master Naturalist Nature Walks continue at Kickapoo Creek Park

[November 18, 2015]  LINCOLN - Master Naturalist volunteers from the University of Illinois Extension will continue a series of nature walks at Kickapoo Creek Park in Lincoln, IL. The hikes will geared toward parents and youth ages eight to 16-year-olds.

Master Naturalist Jim Struebing said, “The idea for nature hikes is to get kids outside year around. There is still so much to see and learn about, even in the colder weather months.”

The hikes will be held outside if the weather permits so appropriate clothing and boots should be worn. If necessary, the group will meet inside the maintenance building at the park. The programs will be from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Mondays, November 16th through December 7th.

Date and topics include:

November 16, “What are conifers?”
November 23, “Decomposition in nature/composting at home.”
November 30, “All about Christmas trees.”
December 7, “What tree bark can tell you.”

Pre-registration is requested and is available at U of I Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lms/ .

For more information call the University of Illinois Extension office in Lincoln at 217-732-8289.

[Jennifer Fishburn, Horticulture Educator,
University of Illinois Extension]