Expand your appreciation for nature with a unique hiking getaway at the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora Illinois. This isn't just a walk in the park; it's an educational adventure where you'll learn to identify at least 20 edible and medicinal native plants. Each hike offers a fresh perspective as new plants emerge with the changing seasons, ensuring a new experience every time you visit. Join us for a rejuvenating outing that combines gentle exercise with fascinating botanical knowledge.
Expand your appreciation for nature. Enjoy a leisurely hike while learning how to identify at least 20 edible and medicinal native plants. Each hike is unique as new plants emerge from week to week and season to season. All participants will receive a digital copy of a recipe featuring a wild plant identified on the hike.
All hikes take place at local parks or forests. Hikes will be 5k (3.1 miles) in length. Participants are encouraged to bring comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, sun block, sunglasses, and water to ensure their experience is as enjoyable as possible