Going to Lincoln Marsh | Social Story™*

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I will be going to Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton, IL.

Pond, wooded area and boardwalk at Lincoln Marsh with Lincoln Marsh logo

Lincoln Marsh is outside. I will need to wear clothes that protect me from the sun, bugs and weather.

Illustration of girl putting on sweater

I will need to wear my walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and/or bug spray. I am also going to bring a water bottle.

Backpack, shoes, hat, sunscreen and water bottle

At the Lincoln Marsh, there is a shelter with picnic tables, a port-a-potty and a sign with information.

illustration of trail map displayed near a picnic shelter and port-a-potty surrounded by foliage

I can look at a trail map that is posted on a sign at the trailheads.

Child pointing to location on a trail map at a kiosk

I will walk and stay by my family so I stay safe.

child holding hands with family while walking

I can choose which trails to walk on. There are woodchip and gravel trails.

Photos of woodchip and gravel trails at Lincoln Marsh with child pointing to woodchip trail

There are floating boardwalks in the wetland I can walk on too. To stay safe, I need to stay on the boardwalk.

man and child standing on floating boardwalk at Lincoln Marsh

On the trails, I will see different trees, grasses, flowers and a wetland.

child walks hand in hand with two adults walk on trail around pond

I may see birds, turtles, frogs or other wildlife such as squirrels or deer.

illustration of pond, trees, greenery and wildlife including frogs, deer, a turtle, squirrel and birds

Knowing what to expect before going to Lincoln Marsh will make my visit a fun and easy outdoor adventure!

Landscape view of Lincoln Marsh features pond, wooded area, floating boardwalk and Lincoln Marsh logo

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