Smokey Bear: Forest Hike and Campfire Building
Event information
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 7 and older.
Contact: 708-946-2216
Location: Plum Creek Nature Center
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Event details
It’s Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! To honor this beloved mascot, we will start with a forest hike to share the history of Smokey. After a beary good hike, we will head over to our campground to demonstrate and practice safe campfire building techniques. Finally, what better way to cele-bear-ate the night than with s’mores by the fire!
Find even more inspiration by viewing the “Smokey Bear: The Rudy Wendelin Collection.” Be sure to see all 19 pieces on display across participating nature centers through March 2.
Event requirements
Registration required by Wednesday, Feb. 19: 708-946-2216.
Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Goodenow Grove campground. The hike will be less than 1 mile on natural surface trails that may be uneven.
Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.