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U of I Extension offers free nature walks at Illini State Park · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: U OFI Extension offers free nature walks at Elani State Park.
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  Speaker 1: Written by Kate Santalan. This article is being read by
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  Speaker 1: an automated voice brought to you by Everlett. The University
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  Speaker 1: of Illinois Extension will offer free monthly guided nature walks
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  Speaker 1: for community members from nine to eleven am Saturday's August fifteenth,
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  Speaker 1: September twelfth, and October seventeenth at Illinois State Park twenty
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  Speaker 1: six sixty E twenty three hundred and fiftieth Road, Marseilles.
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  Speaker 1: The walks will highlight seasonal themes and allow participants to
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  Speaker 1: learn about the park's wildlife, plants, and natural features. The
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  Speaker 1: theme topics include fall foliage, summer mushrooms, migrating birds, and
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  Speaker 1: natural phenomena reflecting the season's change. Attendees also can explore
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  Speaker 1: trails and identify native plants and wildlife. The hikes will
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  Speaker 1: be led by a Master Naturalist volunteer. Attendees are in
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  Speaker 1: courage to bring water, dress for the weather, and wear
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  Speaker 1: walking shoes. Registration is required to register visit go dot Illinois,
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  Speaker 1: dot edu slash Illini Nature. Early accommodation requests for access
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  Speaker 1: needs are encouraged. To make a request call eight one
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  Speaker 1: Enhancement at Illinois dot edu