About us
“Not all girls are made of sugar and spice, and everything nice. Some girls are made of adventure, fine beer, brains and no fear.“ --Or maybe somewhere in between!
This group is for men and women who enjoy having others to join them for outdoor activities.
We are looking for like-minded individuals to come together for hikes and other outdoor activities to promote fitness, nature-awareness and well-being. We walk at a very brisk pace. If that is not your current pace, feel free to come out to weeknight hikes (weekends are too rigorous for the novice hikers), but please realize that people will probably walk faster than you at the beginning and you can eventually adapt to meet the pace of the group. Please note that you are ultimately responsible for yourself, your safety and your ability to complete a hike or event. If you begin the activity, you must be able to complete it or successfully see yourself back to your vehicle. The organizer and other members cannot take responsibility for you. We believe in encouraging others to reach new potential and health benefits, but to also be mindful of their own abilities and to be patient to slowly adapt. While I would like to hike locally, often, I am hoping to keep it interesting and to add other locations across several counties...like Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, Waterfall Glen and Danada Forest Preserve, etc.
It is MANDATORY to post a picture of yourself, simply for the purpose of members being able to recognize you when you are joining us on events. It is a courtesy so that we all feel safe and welcomed! I hope you enjoy your time with us!
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Hike Turtle Lake! Enter on Renwick...4-5 miles
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, 23202 W. Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL, USLet’s enjoy a nice morning hike!
Meet in the parking lot OFF RENWICK. Please be on time!
Lake Renwick Preserve in Plainfield is known for its exceptional bird habitat, where herons, egrets and other waterbirds gather in large numbers. Centered around a 200-acre lake, the 874-acre preserve offers year-round opportunities for wildlife observation and a dynamic experience that changes with the seasons.
The preserve’s visitor center, Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Visitor Center, supports seasonal bird viewing programs.- Trails: Heron Rookery Nature Preserve features 1.45 miles of crushed limestone trail for hiking and running. Turtle Lake Access connects to the 3.35-mile paved Lake Renwick Bikeway, suitable for biking, hiking, running, in-line skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- Wildlife viewing: All three access areas offer excellent opportunities for birdwatching. Copley Nature Park and Heron Rookery Nature Preserve feature gazebos and mounted scopes for viewing birds.
Information provided by The Forest Preserve District of Will County: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/preserves/lake-renwick
Please bring:
Water
Appropriate walking shoes
Bug spray in warmer weather
Traction devices in colder weather
There is often standing water on some parts of the trails. I recommend plannng your choice of shoues on that. We will, from time to time, enter muddy paths or where there is standing water in the trail.2 attendees
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