Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/02/2025
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Campground, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve
Categories
Harry L. Swartz Campground, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, 2-5 PM
Before the convenience of matches and lighters, how did people start a fire? Try out old-fashioned fire making techniques like the bow drill, flint & steel, and magnifying lens. Come by to try your hand at the equipment anytime between 2 and 5. Stay to learn about historical uses of fire and watch a cooking over fire demonstration.
Find them at the shelter by the shower house. Adult supervision of children 15 and under is required.
FREE. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more info: (217) 896-2455 or Morgan at mduerksen-balk@ccfpd.org
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