Trail Tuesdays @ COMLARA

Trail Tuesdays at COMLARA Park

Join us for Trail Tuesdays, a monthly guided walk series at COMLARA Park! From May to August, we’ll explore the park’s diverse trails, uncovering what’s “in season” along the way on the first Tuesday of each month. Each walk will highlight a mix of park history, geology, plant identification, prairie ecology, and land management practices—all while soaking in the beauty of the great outdoors.

Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just curious about the local landscape, these hikes offer a perfect way to connect with nature, learn something new, and enjoy a refreshing morning on the trails.

📅 First Tuesday of the Month
🕣 8:30 – 10:30 AM
📍 COMLARA Park

All ages welcome, but no pets allowed. Please wear long pants and sturdy walking shoes. A sunhat and reusable water bottles are also encouraged. Tuesday Hikes will still occur in light rain, but not during lightning or heavy rains.

May 6 - Spring Flowers, Shady Hollow Trail, approx. 1.5 miles. Terrain rated as Moderate.

June 3 - Insects, White Pines Access Trail. Approx 1.9 miles. Terrain designated Moderate.

July 1 - Fungi and Lichen, John English Memorial Trail, approx 4.4 miles (although we will not do the entire trail). Terrain rated as Easy.

August 5 - Prairie Plants, John English Prairie Trail, approx. .4 miles. Terrain rated as Easy.

If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Darci Webber at dlwebber@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.

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For Family registrations, please list all those attending in addition to you. If guests are under 12, please indicate ages.

Which Tuesday Hikes do you plan to attend?

May 6 - Spring Flowers, Shady Hollow Trail, approx. 1.5 miles. Terrain rated as Moderate.

June 3 - Insects, White Pines Access Trail. Approx 1.9 miles. Terrain designated Moderate.

July 1 - Fungi and Lichen, John English Memorial Trail, approx 4.4 miles (although we will not do the entire trail). Terrain rated as Easy.

August 5 - Prairie Plants, John English Prairie Trail, approx. .4 miles. Terrain rated as Easy.

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As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

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