A Prairie in Austin walking tour

Join Tom Drebenstedt—a Natural Area steward for Chicago Park District, lover of Humboldt Park, and Frank Lloyd Wright Trust volunteer—on a walking tour of Columbus Park, where early 20th century landscape designer Jens Jensen set out to cultivate appreciation for the plants, topography, and vistas of the northern Illinois prairie for city-dwellers. The route is approximately 3/4 mile, but the terrain is hilly with uneven surfaces of flagstone and lawn, wear appropriate shoes.

The group will meet and end at Columbus Park Refectory, open porch, 5701 West Jackson.

Free parking adjacent to golf course along Golf Drive or in lot.