Friends of the Hennepin Canal

Sheffield, IL 61361


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April 2008

April  19 (Saturday) 10:00am until noon -  Annual Canal Clean-Up Day 

April 12 thru October 26 - Seasonal Volksmarch - register at the Geneseo Campground office.   Water and restrooms are available at the start point.  Hours are daily from 8am to dusk, campground office hours are 8am to 10pm.  The event is open to the public and family participation is encouraged.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  There is no pre registration.   The fee for IVV credit only is $3.00.  Those who desire neither award nor credit may walk for free.  However, every person must register and begin with a walk card.  For more information or a brochure contact Ralph Krippner at 309-797-8157 or Geroge Grilley at 309-797-1362 or email

June 2008

June 6,7,8, and 9 are free fishing days.  It shall be legal for any person to fish in waters wholly or in part within the jurisdiction of Lake Michigan, without possessing a sport fishing license, inland trout stamp, or salmon stamp.

June 7 -  Canal Days   - Annawan - Tiskilwa

Sept 2008

 

Sept 6 Canal Heritage Day - Rock Falls - Celebration all weekend, includes rowing, Montreal canoe rides, fishing derby, and much more.