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The Lake Plain Coastal Preserves is an ecological complex of nearly contiguous natural areas spanning the Wisconsin–Illinois border along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Led by Lake Plain Coordinator Belynda Alberte, the tour will include stops at Illinois Beach State Park, Spring Bluff Forest Preserve, and Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural Area.
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11/5/2026
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When:
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Where:
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Meet at North Point Marina
North Point Dr
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois 60096
United States
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Contact:
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Cherie Fisher
Cfisher@chicagowilderness.org
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Discover the natural heritage of the Lake Plain and explore the ecological and cultural significance of several of its remarkable natural areas. Along the way, learn how the Lake Plain Coalition brings diverse partners together to protect this landscape as one connected ecosystem. Morning field trip schedule: 8:45am Intro to the Lake Plain Coastal Preserves and the Lake Plain Coalition 9:00am Illinois Beach State Park 10:00am Spring Bluff Forest Preserve 10:45am Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural Area 12:00pm Return to parking lot southeast of North Point Marina |
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