Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche: Exploring the History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path Wednesday, September 27 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event Explore the history and value of the Illinois Prairie Path with this presentation. It will be informative […]

The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) conversion efforts reached a milestone on Monday, September 30, 1963 when the Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor from May Theilgaard Watts advocating for a public path on the abandoned route of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Electric (CA&E) rail line.  Public response to her letter was immediate […]

Saturday, October 7 | 1P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! In this presentation, Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will discuss what remains of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway, over its former right-of-way, which includes most of the present day Illinois Prairie Path and Fox River Trails, including remaining stations, substations, […]

Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL   Wednesday, October 11 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! Come and “take a ride on the Great Third Rail” as noted historian Steve Hyett presents his multi-projector show about the electric interurban railroad affectionately known as “the Roarin’ Elgin.” https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-11-when-trolleys-rode-the-prairie-path/

Volunteer Opportunity!! One of the reasons the Prairie Path is special is because of the awesome Forest Preserves and Prairies just off the Path. Please volunteer at the West Chicago Prairie on 10/21.  It's just south of the IPP Geneva Spur.  Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/19024?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&fbclid=IwAR000GygAISKGR_AgJKiaQgt2IpA7_u2VAVWsCIiU-cs2MGHMM-xXhWMwLc

Volunteer Opportunity!! One of the reasons the Prairie Path is special is because of the awesome Forest Preserves and Prairies just off the Path. Please volunteer at the West Chicago Prairie on 11/11. It's just south of the IPP Geneva Spur.  Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/19025?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Volunteer Opportunity!! One of the reasons the Prairie Path is special is because of the awesome Forest Preserves and Prairies just off the Path. Please volunteer at Big Woods on 11/14. It’s just north of the IPP Batavia Spur. Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/19274?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Volunteer Opportunity!! One of the reasons the Prairie Path is special is because of the awesome Forest Preserves and Prairies just off the Path. Please volunteer at the West Chicago Prairie on 12/9. It's just south of the IPP Geneva Spur.  Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/19026?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Please email us    info@ipp.org   if you'd like to come or if you have questions.  Thank you!

Please email us    info@ipp.org   if you'd like to participate or if you have questions.  Thank you!  

Please consider volunteering Saturday. The Prairie Path essentially runs through the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie! ***************************** Our next volunteer day at the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie is this Saturday, February 17 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly sunny day with temps in the low 30s with only a no chance of rain. […]

Please email us    info@ipp.org   if you'd participate to come or if you have questions.  Thank you!