# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Birdwatching Hike - Lake Kakusha
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species at Lake Kakusha in Mendota. This hike is appropriate for birders of all ages and experience levels. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather!

After the hike please join us at Veteran's Park in downtown Mendota for a mural painting and dedication, art activities, and a nature-themed mixed media exhibition.


June 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Lake Kakusha
Mendota, IL 61342

Please meet at the Lake Mendota Shelter by the playground and dog park. Take Lake Drive on the west side of Lake Mendota and park by the shelter at the turn around.


Register online at go.illinois.edu/BirdMendotaJune


If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-433-0707. Early requests are strongly encouraged in order to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendota/birdwatching-hike-lake-kakusha/200029982963855
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mendota
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lake Kakusha
- **lat**: 41.562962576994
- **long**: -89.136687257252
- **full address**: Lake Kakusha, 172 US-52, Mendota, IL 61342-8902, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Birdwatching Hike - Lake Kakusha being held?
  - **A:** Birdwatching Hike - Lake Kakusha takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at Lake Kakusha, 172 US-52, Mendota, IL 61342-8902, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Birdwatching Hike - Lake Kakusha?
  - **A:** Birdwatching Hike - Lake Kakusha is organized by University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Birdwatching Hike - Lake Kakusha is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mendota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Birdwatching Hike - Lake Kakusha sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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