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Kayak or Canoe with a Naturalist at Moraine Hills

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.

Moraine Hills State Park
1510 S River Rd,
McHenry, IL 60051
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Kayak or Canoe with a Naturalist at Moraine Hills

Join naturalist Mary for a guided paddle on Lake Defiance, a high-quality glacial lake located within Moraine Hills State Park. Participants will explore the lake’s aquatic ecosystem and learn about its hidden life, including carnivorous bladderwort plants, diving beetles, turtles, frogs and fish.

The program is open to ages 16 and older. Limit eight boats. Participants must bring their own watercraft and be proficient in its use.

All participants are required to wear a life jacket for the duration of the program.

Meet and unload at the Park Office parking lot at Moraine Hills State Park.

Upcoming dates and times:
• Saturday, June 28 – 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 19 – 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 5 – 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 16 – 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.

Free Admission

For more information, call 815.344.1294 dnr.volobog@illinois.gov


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