Elgin Branch Bridge over IL 59 closed – West Chicago
July 13-17: Elgin Branch Bridge over IL 59 closed: the bridge over IL 59 will be closed for repairs for the duration of five days. Please do not attempt to […]
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Aurora Branch underpass at I88 reopens – Naperville
UPDATE: Aurora Branch closure extended through July 24th: Aurora Branch Underpass at I-88 is closed for construction. We ask for your continued patience as the I-88 bridge work is completed […]
Illinois Prairie Path: Maywood litter cleanup
We need your help!! The Illinois Prairie Path board decided to cancel this year's formal trail cleanup. Although there will be no coordinated effort, the IPP still needs some attention. […]
East Branch DuPage River Trail: Progress Update – Zoom meeting
You are welcome to participate in this Zoom meeting for an update on exciting East Branch DuPage River Trail. Click on the following link for more information and to register. […]
Village of Winfield: Winfield Mounds Field Trip – IPP Geneva Spur
Here is the complete flyer for the upcoming Winfield Mounds Field Trip. Dr Greer, who recently finished his book "Winfield: A Place to Discover", will be providing information on the […]
CANCELED: Elmhurst Park District: Great Western Prairie Work Day – IPP Main Stem CANCELED
IPP - Elmhurst Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path Lane, ElmhurstUNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED IN 2020!! PLEASE JOIN ERIC AND COMPANY IN 2021. WORK DAYS WILL BE POSTED ON THE IPP WEBSITE […]
DuPage County: Bike to Work 2021 – Elmhurst
Prairie Path Lane and Spring Road Prairie Path Lane and Spring Road, Elmhurst, ILYOU'RE INVITED! Chairman Dan Cronin’s BIKE TO WORK 2021 Location Illinois Prairie Path at Spring Road Elmhurst, Illinois Date and Time Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Meet at 7:00 AM Departure […]
The Resiliency Institute: Forest Garden Friends Volunteer Date – Naperville
Ferry Forest Garden 30W060 W Ferry Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesThe Resiliency Institute welcomes volunteers as Forest Garden Friends (forestgardenfriends.com) to help manage and maintain this community forest garden. Volunteering is an opportunity to learn about permaculture, nourish yourself with […]
Valley Model Railroad Club: Open House & Swap meet – South Elgin
Clintonville Substation 33W519 Kenyon Rd, South Elgin, ILClintonville Substation Located a couple of miles before the end of the Elgin Branch of the IPP and approximately 15 feet off the IPP is the Clintonville power substation. It […]
Richard Diebold memorial – Elmhurst
Richard was a tireless volunteer with the Illinois Prairie Path. Richard A. Diebold of Schaumburg, Illinois was born November 13, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and died November 20, 2020 […]
Village of Berkeley Electric Lights Festival: 12/1-1/9
Electric Lights Festival Please join the Village of Berkeley in spreading some holiday cheer at the Electric Lights Festival. This free event includes a holiday lights display along the Illinois […]
Illinois Prairie Path: Meet & Greet with Recycled Cycling – Warrenville trailhead
Have you thought about becoming a member of the Illinois Prairie Path but wanted to know more about how we support the trail? Please join us on Saturday June 4th […]