SheForce- Lake Katherine Nature Walk

7402 Lake Katherine Drive,Palos Heights IL 60463

18 July, 2021

Description

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens Ladies, get those walking shoes on and get ready to see some beautiful sights. We will be walking around Lake Katherine and seeing all it has to offer. Please keep in mind to bring water, walking sticks(if need), gym shoes, extra socks/ clothing, sunscreen, food(food will be provided on site), or anything you need to feel comfortable when walking. Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is an 85 acre restored natural refuge in the heart of the south west suburbs of Chicago. Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens mission is to connect people with nature. It has been over 25 years since the idea of Lake Katherine was born. Although there have been changes throughout this time, the central idea of having a community nature center has not. As we move forward, our goals remain focused on restoration of the site, public environmental education, inclusivity, outdoor recreation and to create a landscape where everyone can come to connect with nature. Lake Katherine is a place where you can get away from the ordinary, experience beauty, and marvel at wildlife. Expect to see many native and not native trees planted on site. The arboretum is full of different species ranging from sweet gum to native oaks to beeches. The children's forest (west of the lake) consists of wetlands, the schoolhouse arch, a salamander mound, a spider maze and more. Take a step back to relax by the shaded waterfall and hear the relaxing sounds that relaxes the mind. Make sure to stop to see species such as compass plant, bee balm and Indian grass, and take a look at the organic garden. To promote a healthy and succesful lifestyle for all veterans of all eras of the United States Armed Forces and their families by providing positive networking, fitness and recreational opportunities and community events. AllenForce strives to bridge the gap between military and civilian life as veterans face an ever-changing adjustment process after serving our nation.