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Wilderness Wayfinders

Event information

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: Ages 6-12. Participants must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Contact: 708-946-2216

Location: Plum Creek Nature Center


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Event details

Calling all adventurers! Want to learn how to read a map? Have you ever learned how to use a compass? Well, now is the time to learn both! We will learn how to use a compass and map before we embark on an adventure through the woods. 

Event requirements

Registration required by Tuesday, June 23: 708-946-2216. 

REGISTER ONLINE

Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes. 

For this program, we will be walking off trail for about 2 miles on natural surfaces that may be uneven. Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. 

Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.