By Connie Schmidt
On March 5th at 7:30 pm at the Glen Ellyn History Center (800 N. Main Street), we have an amazing adventure program planned for you. A member of our neighbor Valley of the Fox Sierra Club Group, Charlie Zine, will present an exciting journey beginning at the headwaters of the Fox River.
On March 5th at 7:30 pm at the Glen Ellyn History Center (800 N. Main Street), we have an amazing adventure program planned for you. A member of our neighbor Valley of the Fox Sierra Club Group, Charlie Zine, will present an exciting journey beginning at the headwaters of the Fox River.
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| Chuck and Charlie finish Day 8 |
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| The confluence of the Fox and Illinois Rivers |
Last summer, Charlie Zine and Chuck Roberts, two local Fox
River advocates, completed an 8-day kayak paddle of the entire 223 miles of the
Fox River from its humble beginnings in Colfax, Wisconsin, to its dramatic
conclusion at the confluence with the Illinois River in Ottawa, Illinois. Along
the way, they experienced its evolution as it passed through natural areas and
woods to golf courses and airports, and from small towns to small cities. They
witnessed the impacts of 18 manmade dams (plus two beaver dams) and the
restorative effects of three dam removals. They camped along the river and ate
in riverfront bars, diners, and restaurants. Join members of the River Prairie
Group of the Sierra Club as Charlie Zine shares his memories and photos of this
remarkable trip. For additional
information, contact Connie Schmidt twnstr111@msn.com or 630-234-3029.
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