# Beaver Moon Full Moon Hike at Middlefork Savanna

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Tue, Nov 24 · 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
- Where: Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Ages: All Ages 12 to 100
- Price: Over 12: $5.00 resident / $7.00 nonresident
- Organizer: Lake County Forest Preserves
- Official page: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/full-moon-hike/20261124/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A twilight hike of about 1.2 miles on gravel, boardwalk and grass trails under the Beaver Moon, listening for signs of wildlife. Meet at the parking lot off Middlefork Drive; registration required and adult supervision required.

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