Armed with GPS units, teams will "race" by attempting to complete a series of challenges located on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Teams will be given a set of coordinates for a specific location which they will find using a handheld GPS unit. Once at that location, teams must work together to complete a task. When that task is successfully completed, teams will receive the next set of coordinates for the next location. Those who finish all tasks and arrive at the finish first, win! Sound like fun?
You may bring your own GPS unit or borrow one for the day. The event will begin at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center on August 26, located at 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, IL 61285. Prior to the race, we will hold an introductory GPS course at 9:00 a.m. to learn how to use the unit. The race will then begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude around 1:00 pm.
There will be lunch available at the end of the race.
Registration is required for the race. Please identify the number in your team when you log that you’re attending. We would all like you to send us a message with your contact information in case we need to get a hold of you. A team is comprised of a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6. Teams will be driving and walking. Registration deadline is August 24th. Call 815-273-2732 ext. 116 or more information.
This event is great for the entire family.