The 18th annual Active Living Faire 2021 at Wolf Lake in Hammond Indiana will feature a fishing clinic for youngsters and the bi-state Labor Day Bike Ride on Monday, Sept. 6.
Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the 20-mile ride, with frequent stops along the way, will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a sign-up in the parking lot of Calumet College of St. Joseph, 2400 the Environmental Education Center,. Riders will view all parts of the watershed, while enjoying early autumn colors.
The ride includes a side trip to the Big Marsh bike park for lunch and a tour of the park. The return trek begins at 2 p.m.
Sign-up for the fishing clinic also begins at 8:30 a.m. and will continue to 11 a.m. at the Visitors Center, William W. Powers State Recreation Area, I2949 S Avenue O, Chicago, IL. Instructors will include Joe Kruczek, Jim Buiter, John Talarico, and Richard Zink. They will be assisted by Richard Chambers.
On-line registration is required for both events. The fishing clinic is free to the public. There is a $15 registration fee the Labor Day Bike Ride.
Register on AWLI’s Website at www.wolflakeinitiative.org. Registration deadline for both events is August 27. Bike riders are required to wear helmets.
The Active Living Faire is organized to promote health and fitness for visitors to the Wolf Lake watershed.
The Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative is a A not-for-profit organization and land trust, 219 933-7149 or 312 220-0210 or http://www.wolflakeinitiative.org
Story courtesy of Sue Baxter, www.panoramanow.com.