The Canal Corridor Assoc. invites you to a unique tour in the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor.  Learn about the environment, ecosystems, and climate of Northern IL as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds.  This will be led by Dave Dolak, Geologist from Columbia College in Chicago.  The adventure begins with a hayride to the original site of the discoveries along the Mazon Creek as it was in the mid-1800s and the opportunity to collect the unique concretions such as ferns and horsetails.  Bring a bucket, rock hammer, shoes to wear in the creek, and casual clothing.  Afterwards, more fun is to be had with cocktails and a barbeque.
    1:00 pm  -  Meet and Greet
    1.15 pm  -  Brief Overview by Professor Dave Dolak    
    2:00 pm-5:00 pm  -  Creek Excursion
    5:00 pm  -  Cocktails and Sharing of your Finds
    5:30 pm  -  Barbeque

Reservations are required by calling 815-223-1851 or e-mailing reservations@canalcor.org.  The cost is $150 per person.