Outdoor Trips
Outdoor Adventure Trips
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Chicago Park District Stewardship Day
Dates: August 18 ; September 29 ; October 27 ; November 24
Cost: FREE
Register: HERE
Join fellow volunteers to restore this habitat for migratory birds and butterflies. Stewardship tasks vary by season, but may include invasive species removal, native species planting, seed collection, litter pickup, and mulching.
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Kayak Tour
August 31
UIC Student Exclusive Price!: $45 (Normally $99)
Register: Here
Launching from the REI Boathouse at Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown, we will explore the exciting downtown Chicago architecture from the unique perspective only a kayak can provide. Join us as we travel along the south branch of the Chicago River past skyscrapers, outdoor plazas, parks, parts of Chinatown, and enjoy the bustling water front. 7 mile paddle over 4 hours.
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Kayak Tour
September 14
UIC Student Exclusive Price!: $45 (Normally $99)
Register: Here
Launching from the REI Boathouse at Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown, we will explore the exciting downtown Chicago architecture from the unique perspective only a kayak can provide. Join us as we travel along the south branch of the Chicago River past skyscrapers, outdoor plazas, parks, parts of Chinatown, and enjoy the bustling water front. 7 mile paddle over 4 hours.
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Big Marsh
September 28
UIC Student Exclusive Price!: $55 (Normally $99)
Register: Here
Experience the thrill of mountain biking with our enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors! You’ll practice various riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the trail. We’ll also go over important communication skills and mountain biking trail etiquette with the aim of keeping multi-use trails open and safe for everyone. And finally, we’ll practice all these new skills on a beginner friendly trail ride! Don’t have a bike? We’ll provide mountain bikes for students at no additional charge. This class is for those who are already comfortable riding a bike on flat and even terrain.
• Learn techniques for effective bike handling on the trail
• Practice mountain bike skills in a protected environment
• Enjoy a beginner friendly trail ride with REI’s expert instructorsRegistration Deadline: September 20
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Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park Hiking Trip
October 5
UIC Student Exclusive Price!: $15
Register: Click Here
Day trip to Starved Rock State Park to hike and explore the sandstone bluffs that make up the park. Located just an hour and a half outside the city, we will be leaving campus at 8am and returning around 5pm
Registration Deadline: October 1
** All listed prices are for REGISTERED UIC Students**
** All listed prices are for REGISTERED UIC Students**
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