Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve, located at Winfield and Geneva Roads in Windfield, was named for burial mounds of pre-historic Native Americans who lived along the West Branch of the DuPage River. the 359 acre preserve contains three dome-shaped mounds set in triangular pattern constructed 1,000 years ago. These are the only documented Native American burial grounds found in DuPage County.
Join Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (FPDDC) Naturalist, Jack MacRae on a hike to the mounds and hear the compelling story of the people who built the mounds and lived in the associated village.
This field trip excursion, which is limited to 25 individuals, is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 2010 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Cost for the hike is $3.00 for adult members and $1.00 for junior members. Please send your checks in advance to Joseph Kubal, ESCONI Event Planner, 30W600 Sunrise Road, Naperville, IL 60563.
The hike is on a crushed limestone path and the walking distrance is about one mile round trip. In the event of inclement weather, the hike will be rescheduled to Saturday, August 14, 2010 between 10:30 am and 12:00 noon. There are no parking lots or restrooms at the preserve. People should park on the west should of Winfield Road, immediately south of Geneva Road. The shoulder is wide enough for about 20 vehicles. Mr. MacRae will meet the group there.
If you need additional information, please contact Joe at 630-983-6159 or e-mail to [email protected].
