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Come join us for Season #2 of Braver Than The Elements at the Morton Arboretum from Sunday, November 5th through Sunday, March 31st (no events on December 24th and 31st) for a total of 20 events.

WHAT: Walk-hike-run-bike-snowshoe-cross country skiing or combination of any, it's your adventure to plan.

WHY: To show yourself that you are braver than any elements the weather can send our way + enjoy friendship + fellowship during the winter months.

WHO: Everyone invited, bring your friends, family, coworkers, spouses, significant other, etc...spread the good word and let's continue to build upon our success in 2022-2023.

CHALLENGE/PRIZES: For those who like a challenge, come and do 50% of the events (10) and receive a finishers prize (purple carabiner keychain); those who do 90% of the events(18) will receive a finishers prize and a special additional gift. Meet up ready to do your respective activity/activities at 9:50 am in the Main Parking Lot of The Morton Arboretum (2nd row, north). We will do a quick chat, sign the event sheet at that time and do our group photo before we begin, for those interested in being in our group photo. For those interested, you can go inside around 12:30 pm in the Gingko Restaurant for some fellowship and breakfast, lunch, coffee, snack, etc. and then head back out to continue to do an activity that suits your interest or finish your day then. It's all up to you and what you want to do for yourself.

NOTES: If you are biking, you must stay on the paved roads and cannot ride on any of the walking trails. If you earned a 2022-2023 finisher's prize, see Dawn to receive your prize to celebrate your determination, bravery and perseverance.

There is no fee to participate if you are a member of The Morton Arboretum. If you are not a member, there is a fee to enter + need to reserve slot, details here: https://mortonarb.org

Fox News Chicago Fitness Friday 2023 interview here: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1166232