# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wilderness Wayfinders
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: ***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***

Calling all adventurers! Want to learn how to read a map? Have you ever learned how to use a compass? Well, now is the time to learn both! We will learn how to use a compass and map before we embark on an adventure through the woods. 

Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 6-12. Participants must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Registration required by Tuesday, June 23, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/10071?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes. 

For this program, we will be walking off trail for about 2 miles on natural surfaces that may be uneven. Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. 

Plum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.

(Photo via Shutterstock)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beecher/wilderness-wayfinders/200029915848002
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Beecher
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
- **lat**: 41.34248
- **long**: -87.62792
- **full address**: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher,IL,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Wilderness Wayfinders
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a25d38adec3a79812d7760eb5a7b1e9431b8c5af43d5cc1dbf42e9c207884663-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf3eee9-gmir?v=1782111265

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wilderness Wayfinders being held?
  - **A:** Wilderness Wayfinders takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wilderness Wayfinders?
  - **A:** Wilderness Wayfinders is organized by Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wilderness Wayfinders is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Beecher, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wilderness Wayfinders sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Wilderness Wayfinders",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a25d38adec3a79812d7760eb5a7b1e9431b8c5af43d5cc1dbf42e9c207884663-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf3eee9-gmir?v=1782111265",
        "startDate": "2026-06-25",
        "endDate": "2026-06-25",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/beecher/wilderness-wayfinders/200029915848002",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "Beecher,IL,United States",
                "addressLocality": "Beecher",
                "addressRegion": "IL",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "41.34248",
                "longitude": "-87.62792"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***\n\nCalling all adventurers! Want to learn how to read a map? Have you ever learned how to use a compass? Well",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/goodenow-grove-nature-preserve/11662206",
                "description": "The Forest Preserve District of Will County's Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve and Plum Creek Nature Center provide recreational/educational opportunities."
            }
        ]
    }
]
```