Walk with U
Walk with U Program
October 7, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
Colored Sands Forest Preserve & Bird Sanctuary
Address
10602 Haas Rd., Rockton, IL
Cost
free
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Students, staff, faculty and the community are invited to hear some health tips and then take a walk along the recreation path at Colored Sands Forest Preserve & Bird Sanctuary, 1602 Haas Rd., Rockton (No dogs please). Meet at parking lot.
303.9-acre Colored Sands Forest Preserve is known for its birds & the bird banding at Sand Bluff Bird Observatory. It offers panoramic views of the pristine Sugar River, unique geology & wonderful wildflowers. This preserve supports many plants & their associated wildlife, that are not found anywhere else in the county.
1-mile or 2.4-mile walk: Mowed grass trail through woods and prairie. Moderate hills. Easy to moderate walking.
Dr. Thomas Schiller, a UICOMR clinical assistant professor and UW Health family medicine physician, will give some health tips and lead this walk.
Register onsite (free)
Date posted
Apr 18, 2023
Date updated
Oct 6, 2023