

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kames, Kettles, and Eskers: Southern Kane County Ice Age Circle Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: After two sold-out motor coach tours around the Ice Age features of Northern Kane County, we are headed south! Curated with the support of experts Dr. Brandon Curry and Volunteer Steward Mary Ochsenschlager, the tour features geologic wonders like Johnson’s Mound and the Kaneville Esker. We will stop at the Holcim gravel operation south of Elburn to explore the extensive aggregate mining that derives from Kane County’s glacial drift. We’ll learn more about Ice Age megafauna with Brian and Joyce Ostberg of the #Behistoric YouTube channel. And, we’ll experience the marvels of glacial remnants like Nelson Lake, Prairie Kame, the Elburn Complex, and more! Lunch will be provided on this 5-hour luxury motor coach tour. Nature will be providing the ephemeral spring wildflowers! No KCCN coupons accepted for this program.

Saturday, April 18; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tour starts and ends at Creek Bend Nature Center
37W700 Dean St., St. Charles
Fee: $50/person

*To register: Visit www.kaneforest.com/register, call (630) 444-3190 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com.*

Learn from the Experts (LFE) programs are classes about local ecology, sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, the St. Charles Park District and the Geneva Park District. Taught by staff of these agencies or other top experts, LFEs offer insightful information about topics that impact Kane County. Ages 18 and above. No online registration for Kane County Certified Naturalist discount registrants.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-charles/kames-kettles-and-eskers-southern-kane-county-ice-age-circle-tour/200029634901949
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029634901949?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=saint+charles-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Charles
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Creek Bend Nature Center
- **lat**: 41.92790301868
- **long**: -88.352068302753
- **full address**: Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St, St Charles, IL 60175-4836, United States, Saint Charles

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Forest Preserve District of Kane County (https://allevents.in/org/forest-preserve-district-of-kane-county/1444461)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St, St Charles, IL 60175-4836, United States, Saint Charles
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Forest Preserve District of Kane County
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Kames, Kettles, and Eskers: Southern Kane County Ice Age Circle Tour ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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