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Gretchen Monti will lead a hike through the new Colene Hoose Natural Playground which is a project funded by a longtime resident of Normal who made the donation in honor of his parents.  It's a unique design that integrates play spaces into the surrounding environment.  The playground equipment often incorporates elements of nature and children are encouraged to develop creative interactions rather than prescribed activities.

After a tour of the Playground Gretchen will lead the group to the nearby Audubon Garden along the Constitution Trail, a native plant site that is maintained by a group of volunteers led by Gretchen.