CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Connect with your community and nature with Illinois Extension’s recurring Walk & Talks series. This year’s series will take place on Tuesdays in June from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M. at various locations in Champaign-Urbana. Each session includes a brief wellness activity or lesson, followed by a refreshing guided walk on a paved trail.
Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. In case of inclement weather, walks will be moved indoors to the Urbana Health and Wellness Center (2002 E Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802)
Walk Schedule
- June 9: West Side Park (400 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820)
- June 16: Crystal Lake Park (206 W Park, Urbana, IL 61801)
- June 23: Champaign Farmers Market Parking Lot (302 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820)
- June 30: Meadowbrook Park (2950 S Race St, Champaign, IL 61822)
“This series is about encouraging others to make time for their health and wellness,” said Extension Health and Family and event co-organizer Emily Harmon. “We want people to have a space where engaging in health and wellness feels fun, accessible, and also allows them to connect with their community.”
This program is free, but registration is required so participants can be made aware of meeting details for each session.
To learn more or to register, visit go.illinois.edu/JuneWalks.
For reasonable accommodation to participate or to register over the phone, please call 217-333-7672 or contact Rachel Mannen at rmannen@illinois.edu or Emily Harmon at ebaine@illinois.edu.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.