NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Shore Land walks in October 2026
I’m pleased to announce the last Shore Land walks of 2026. We will finally walk the entire lakefront, divided into two sections:
Saturday October 24
Walk from Calumet Park to Grant Park
Meet at 10am
Calumet Park Cultural Center
9801 S Ave G, Chicago, IL 60617
Approximately 14 miles, 8 hours long
Opening remarks by Billie Kerner (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)
Billie Kerner (bio here) is an environmental consultant, educator, and founder of Jibek Mbwakawen, Inc., an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to restoring human relationships with the land through environmental education, seed stewardship, and culturally responsive programming.
Sunday October 25
Walk from Grant Park to Berger Park
Meet at 10am
Queens Landing across from Buckingham Fountain
500 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Approximately 10 miles, 6 hours long
You may join or depart the walks at any point during the day. Bring headphones to listen to the audio, wear walking shoes and layers of clothing, and bring lunch, water and snacks to stay hydrated and nourished. We will take breaks to use washrooms and refill water as needed.
DM me on Instagram (@jeeyeun) or email jeeyeun.lee (at) outlook.com to RSVP and/or find us along the way.
All six project signs have now been installed along the Chicago lakefront. Each sign describes the project and has a QR code to access and stream the audio file. If you can’t join us on the walks, you can check them out any time. Follow on Instagram for updates.
Grant Park (north side of Queens Landing, across DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Buckingham Fountain)
Jackson Park (north of parking lot entrance to 63rd Street Beach