Stream Girls Session 2026 Session #1
2026-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Kankakee River State Park, 5314 W. Rt. 102, Bourbonnais, IL, 60914, United States
Oak Brook Trout Unlimited (OBTU) will return with the STREAM Girls program. The program is open to girls 11 to 14 years old. All equipment is provided by Oak Brook Chapter Trout Unlimited.
STREAM Girls employs STEM-education (science, technology. Engineering, math) plus recreation and arts to explore a local stream.
Every person is a citizen of her watershed, and OBTU has partnered with Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois to show what that means to us. By visiting a local stream and having the opportunity to observe it as scientists, anglers, and artists, girls will get the complete picture of what their local stream could mean to them.
Over the course of multiple sessions, OBTU volunteers will lead the Girl Scouts in observing a stream, sampling macroinvertebrates, fly tying, and fly casting. The program also gives the girls time to explore the natural area and record their thoughts and observations in their handbooks.
Program size limited to 12 Girl Scouts, SO REGISTER EARLY!!
PROGRAM SEGMENTS
Watersheds and STREAM walk
Fly Tying
Fly Casting
STREAM stations and bracelets
Go with the Flow!
Reflection throughout
Macroinvertebrate survey
Discussion throughout
Link to the event flyer for more details: 2026 Stream Girls Flyer
Click here to view a promotional video vimeo.com/296060481

Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #3
2026-07-11 08:30 - 16:00 | Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States
Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 22nd year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes.
The program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide a free, easy-to-understand overview to the sport of fly fishing. All fly-fishing equipment and fly-tying materials are provided by Oak Brook Chapter Trout Unlimited.

Link to the event flyer for more details: 2026 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer

Stream Girls Session 2026 Session #2
2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Camp Dean, 46W253 Camp Dean Rd., Big Rock, IL, 60511, United States

Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #4
2026-08-08 08:30 - 16:00 | Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #5
2026-09-12 08:30 - 16:00 | Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

OBTU Chapter Meeting September, 2026
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building, 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, 60523, United States
Pre-Meeting Pizza Social Hour: The doors will open at 6:00 PM for those who would like to join us for pizza and socializing at the Oak Brook Park District, Central Park West Building. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
This is planned to be a a hybrid meeting where you can attend in person or connect online via zoom:
Attend In Person Details:
Location: Oak Brook Park District, Central Park West Building, 1500 Forrest Gate Rd., Oak Brook
Link to Central Park West Building Map
Attend Remotely via Zoom Details:
We plan to start our Zoom meeting at 7:00PM. We will have a few announcements of upcoming events. The keynote speaker will follow announcements.
Link to Zoom: TBD
Meeting ID: TBD Pass code: TBD
OR
Connect by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: TBD Pass code:TBD

Southeast Wisconsin Work Day at Whitewater Creek, WI.
2026-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | IL
This is your opportunity to contribute to hands on cold water stream improvement work close to home. The Southeast Wisconsin TU Chapter (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to assist with 3 workdays again this year.
Location: Whitewater Creek, Stay tuned for work site details.
Work Plan: TBD
RSVP is requested for food order: The traditional brat fry will follow so bring a chair for afterwards. To ensure the proper amount of food is purchased please RSVP Ken Rizzo by email at: riz2337@yahoo.com.
John Martyn, OBTU Board Director, is organizing OBTU participation. John can be reached at jakmar2@comcast.net
A past joint SEWTU & and OBTU Team Picture Below:

OBTU Chapter Meeting October, 2026
2026-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building, 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, 60523, United States

OBTU Chapter Meeting November, 2026
2026-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building, 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, 60523, United States

OBTU Holiday Party
2026-12-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Venuti’s Italian Restaurant & Banquet Hall, 2251 W Lake St, Addison, IL, 60101, United States
2026 OBTU HOLIDAY PARTY
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OBTU will be hosting our annual holiday at a Venuti’s Italian Restaurant & Banquet Hall
The 2026 event will include a full buffet dinner with a cash bar.
