Paul Miller
Canoe Nut
Great Rivers Chapter
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
In cooperation with
Lake County Forest Preserve District Paddlesport Volunteers
Spring (Pre) Earth Day Paddle and River Clean-Up
Des Plaines River, northeastern Illinois
April 13
Meet at the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve in the northeast corner of Lake County, north of Waukegan, Illinois. From I-94 or Rte 41, take Rte 173 east to the entrance of the Preserve on the left. Enter and take the first right turn into the parking lot. Shuttles and river section to paddle will be arranged from there. Gathering time is 9 a.m.
Dress for the weather and bring any tools that will help you grab trash from your canoe. Trash bags will be provided. This is a fun paddle. No heavy lifting required.
Prizes will be awarded for several categories, including most trash, largest single piece of trash, most unusual piece of trash, and others.
After the clean-up, we will gather at Sterling Lake (within the Van Patten Woods site) for a Bring-Your-Own-lunch, socializing and additional paddling on the lake.
Other paddlesport organizations and a few retailers, outfitters are also expected.
For more information: Paul Klonowski, 847-687-2477
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
In cooperation with
Lake County Forest Preserve District Paddlesport Volunteers
Spring (Pre) Earth Day Paddle and River Clean-Up
Des Plaines River, northeastern Illinois
April 13
Meet at the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve in the northeast corner of Lake County, north of Waukegan, Illinois. From I-94 or Rte 41, take Rte 173 east to the entrance of the Preserve on the left. Enter and take the first right turn into the parking lot. Shuttles and river section to paddle will be arranged from there. Gathering time is 9 a.m.
Dress for the weather and bring any tools that will help you grab trash from your canoe. Trash bags will be provided. This is a fun paddle. No heavy lifting required.
Prizes will be awarded for several categories, including most trash, largest single piece of trash, most unusual piece of trash, and others.
After the clean-up, we will gather at Sterling Lake (within the Van Patten Woods site) for a Bring-Your-Own-lunch, socializing and additional paddling on the lake.
Other paddlesport organizations and a few retailers, outfitters are also expected.
For more information: Paul Klonowski, 847-687-2477