Indigenous Trail Marker Tree Ceremony

Join us for a special tree-bending ceremony honoring the history of Indigenous Peoples in northern Illinois. Learn about Native American Trail Marker Trees from expert speakers and witness the commemoration of a new oak sapling, bent in the tradition of trail navigation.

Featuring:

• Gail Spreen-Downes – Great Lakes Trail Marker Tree Society
• Tom Smith – Tribal Peace Maker, Brothertown Indian Nation
• Rob Sulski – Restoration Ecologist, Foot Stone Inc.
• Brian Bucholz – Arborist

*The event concludes with a blessing ceremony.
Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!