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Guided Nature Paddle:
The Lake at Independence Grove: FULL

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Guided Nature Paddle:
The Lake at Independence Grove: FULL

Friday, July 19

6 PM - 8 PM

Youth Ages 9 to 99

Pricing:

AgesResidentNonresidentAdditional Child ResidentAdditional Child Nonresident
Over 12 $10.00 $13.00 $10.00 $13.00

REGISTRATION IS FULL

Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org with questions or to join a waitlist. 

Details

Explore nature from a different perspective, on the water in a solo kayak. We will paddle the lake at Independence Grove, highlighting its unique features and some of its inhabitants. Suitable for beginners, although paddling experience is preferred.

Brief on-land paddling instruction is provided prior to launching the kayaks. Cost includes solo kayak, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag.

Park in lot F and meet at the funbrella next to the marina.

Wear quick-dry clothes (no jeans, no 100% cotton fabric) and shoes with a heel strap and closed toes that will get wet (no flip-flops, Crocs or slides). Bring a water bottle.

Each participant must sign the waivers and wear a life jacket properly when on the water.

Instructors:

April Vaos

 
Independence Grove 16400 West Buckley Road
Libertyville, IL, 60048
Call Us:
847-968-3499
 

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