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Lookalike Hike

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: Ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Contact: 815-722-9470

Location: McKinley Woods Preserve Frederick's Grove

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Event details

Plants and animals have doppelgangers too! Bullfrogs and green frogs, maples and sycamores, and every single sparrow — copycats are everywhere in the natural world. Join a naturalist on a hike and discover how to tell those tricky similar-looking plants and animals apart. 

Event requirements

Registration by Friday, July 10: 815-722-9470. 

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The hike will be no longer than 1.5 miles on natural trails over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.