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SUMMARY:Try-It\, Ty-It Fly-Tying Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Try-It\, Ty-It Fly-Tying Workshop\nEvent details\nThe Will County Forest Preserve District has partnered with Oak Brook Chapter of Trout Unlimited so you can try your hand at fly tying. This workshop is intended for those with limited fly-tying experience\, including beginners. General techniques needed for fly tying will be shown\, and basic trout fly patterns will be demonstrated.  All equipment and materials are provided by Trout Unlimited. \nThree sessions will be offered: \n\n10 to 11:30 a.m.\nNoon to 1:30 p.m.\n2 to 3:30 p.m.\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 30\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nFee: Free! \nAge: Ages 12 or older. (Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.) \nContact: 708-534-8499 \nRegistration required by Wednesday\, Sept. 27: 708-534-8499. \nREGISTER ONLINE(Opens in a new window) \nLocation: Monee Reservoir \n  \nAnother great reason for making the trip to Monee is the “World’s Finest Fly Fishing Tackle” Exhibit will be on display:   \nThe Forest Preserve District of Will County is privileged to host a customer fly-fishing exhibit curated by the American Museum of Fly Fishing. The exhibit highlights influential anglers who have exhibited at the Chicago World’s Columbian Exhibition in 1893.  Follow the following link to learn more about this exceptional exhibit: \nhttps://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/event-calendar/world-s-finest-fly-fishing-tackle/
URL:https://obtu.org/event/try-it-ty-it-fly-tying-workshop/
LOCATION:Monee Reservoir\, 27341 S Ridgeland Ave\, Monee\, IL\, 60449\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Fishing Outing\, Viroqua\, Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:This is OBTU’s 5th annual fishing outing at Nature Nooks Retreat near Viroqua\, Wisconsin. \nA link to details from prior years is provided:  https://obtu.org/fishing-outings/ \nStay tuned for details for this year’s outing as they become available.    It is expected that the 2023 outing will be very similar to prior years. \nContact Willie Beshire at wbeshire@aol.com if you want to discuss or express your interest in attending this year’s outing.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-fishing-outing-viroqua-wisconsin/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230823T153832Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Driftless fishing/camping
DESCRIPTION:We will be fishing the Wisconsin Driftless area trout streams and camping at the Westfork Sports club in Avalanche/Viroqua Wisc. \nThis camping trip coincides with our Nature Nooks retreat trip and the campground is just down the road from the retreat. \nThe campsites are first come first serve except the electric sites. There are 3 electric sites and we have reserved one of them. \nThe West Fork Sports Club requires a membership to camp plus a daily fee. \nThe membership fee is $30/year and the can be obtained at: \n\n$30 mail-in or in person. P.O. Box 52\, Viroqua WI 54665\n$33 by westforksportsclub@gmail.com\n$30 Onsite in campground by the Green tall Iron Ranger by the Water spigot\n\nYou can visit their website at: \nhttps://westforksportsclub.org/ \nThis is a bring your own meals & etc. trip\, but I will have a camp stove and tripod fire pit grille for anyone to use. \nIf you cannot stay for 4 days\, feel free to join us for a day or the weekend. \nThere are hotels and motels in Viroqua and Westby for those that do not camp. \nIf you are interested or have questions\, please contact: \nKen Krueger \nMembership Chairman \n847-975-1425 \nmembership@obtu.org
URL:https://obtu.org/event/wisconsin-driftless-fishing-camping/
LOCATION:West Fork Sports Club & Campground\, S3649 County Rd S\, Viroqua\, WI\, 54665\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230820T105552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T105656Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting Sept 20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joel Ruby\, photographer\, videographer and award-winning editor based in Chicago\, Illinois. will show his 19 minute video “All in the Water” followed by group discussion.  The film is about “opening up the fly fishing world to people of color so that everyone can find their way to the water to cast to a rising fish”. \nLink to Joel Ruby web site:  https://www.joelruby.com/\n \nLink to “All In The Water” Film Review:  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=637625468433242&set=pcb.637626308433158 \nThis is a hybrid meeting:  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom.  For those attending in person\, a pre-meeting brat roast is planned at the Central Park West building. \nLink to Zoom meeting:  To be determined. \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID:    Passcode:
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-sept-20-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Carlson":MAILTO:dmcarlson@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230112T174932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T175921Z
UID:5492-1694248200-1694277000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #5
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 19th year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes. \nThe program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide an 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to the event flyer for details:   2023 Youth Fly Fishing Training Flyer
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-5-2/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230809T151628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T151628Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, September 2\, 2023\, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the “Juicy-O” breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal\, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted\, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at OBTU.   All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\n\nVenue:   Juicy-O (breakfast restaurant)\nAddress:  2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\nJuicy-O Phone:  (630) 932-4260\nLink to web site: https://www.juicyo.com/\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Ken Krueger.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-breakfast-club-5/
LOCATION:Juicy-O\, 2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230222T200535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T185841Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Girls Session #2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSTREAM Girls employs STEM-education (science\, technology. Engineering\, math) plus recreation and arts to explore a local stream.\nEvery 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. \nOver 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. \nProgram size limited to 12 Girl Scouts\, SO REGISTER EARLY!! \nPROGRAM SEGMENTS\nWatersheds and STREAM walk\nFly Tying\nFly Casting\nSTREAM stations and bracelets\nGo with the Flow!\nReflection throughout\nMacroinvertebrate survey\nDiscussion throughout \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2023 Stream Girls Flyer  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/stream-girls-session-1/
LOCATION:Camp Dean\, 46W253 Camp Dean Rd.\, Big Rock\, IL\, 60511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexa Cottrell":MAILTO:alexa.d.cottrell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230809T152834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T152834Z
UID:6079-1692903600-1692910800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, \nLets get together for drinks and/or food on Thursday evening\, August 24\, 2023\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Driftwood Grille in Oakbrook. \nThis is an opportunity for long standing members and new members alike to see old friends\, make new friends or find a fishing partner. \nWe will sit outside weather permitting \nPlease email or text me if you plan to attend\, I need to let the restaurant know the final count of how many will attend. \nKen Krueger  \n847-975-1425 \n Membership@obtu.org   \nAll attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders. \n\n \n  \n  \nVenue:   Driftwood Grille \nAddress: 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A Oakbrook Terrace\, IL \nDriftwood Phone: (815) 374-3893 \nLink to web site including map & menu:  Driftwood Grille \n  \nFor future Trout on Tap sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel. We are planning locations with easy access to freeways. \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/trout-on-tap-7/
LOCATION:Driftwood Grille\, 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230222T200039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193154Z
UID:5779-1692432000-1692464400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Stream Girls Session #1
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSTREAM Girls employs STEM-education (science\, technology. Engineering\, math) plus recreation and arts to explore a local stream.\nEvery 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. \nOver 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. \nProgram size limited to 12 Girl Scouts\, SO REGISTER EARLY!! \nPROGRAM SEGMENTS\nWatersheds and STREAM walk\nFly Tying\nFly Casting\nSTREAM stations and bracelets\nGo with the Flow!\nReflection throughout\nMacroinvertebrate survey\nDiscussion throughout \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2023 Stream Girls Flyer  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/stream-girls-session-2/
LOCATION:Kankakee River State Park\, 5314 W. Rt. 102\, Bourbonnais\, IL\, 60914\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexa Cottrell":MAILTO:alexa.d.cottrell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230113T231759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T004856Z
UID:5605-1691848800-1691863200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:OBTU will hold a celebration of its 50th anniversary during the afternoon of Saturday\, August 12\, 2023.   The celebration will take place at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) and will be open to the public. \nThe keynote speaker will be Chris Wood\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the national Trout Unlimited organization which has over 380\,000 members across North America. \nLink to Event Flyer for Details \nLink to 50th Anniversary Press Release \nLink to Parachute Adams Band Video \nLink to Map to Event at “Central Park” within the Oak Brook Park District \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/oak-brook-trout-unlimited-chapter-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230112T175445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T175952Z
UID:5484-1691224200-1691253000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #4
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 19th year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes. \nThe program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide an 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2023 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-4-2/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230723T011550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T011550Z
UID:6036-1690502400-1690761599@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Kankakee River Smallmouth Fishing
DESCRIPTION:We will be fishing the Kankakee River for Smallmouth and camping at the Kankakee River State Park in the Osage loop. \nIf you plan on camping you will need to reserve your campsite\, the link is below \nhttps://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/camp/park.kankakeeriver.html \nIf you have a kayak\, canoe or raft we will be running a shuttle Saturday and Sunday mornings.\nIf you are wading there are plenty of access points with good fishing.\nThis is a bring your own meals etc trip. \nIf you do not camp or can not stay the weekend\, feel free to join us for a day. \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/kankakee-river-smallmouth-fishing/
LOCATION:WI
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230113T230636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T230636Z
UID:5601-1689465600-1689983999@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp
DESCRIPTION:This is the 14th annual IL Council of TU Youth Camp held on the AuSable River near Grayling\, Michigan.   The camp represents an outstanding opportunity for young women & men aged 13 to 18 to obtain a rigorous introduction to the sport of fly fishing for wild stream trout while also gaining in depth appreciation for conservation of our cold water natural resources. \nA link to a camp flyer\, a more detailed camp presentation with pictures\, and a camp application form are provided: \nYouth Summer Camp \n \nIf you want to discuss\, please contact Dan LaFave\, Youth Camp Director:  dlafave@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://obtu.org/event/illinois-council-of-trout-unlimited-youth-conservation-fly-fishing-camp/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230618T171924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T171924Z
UID:5918-1689408000-1689413400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, July 15\, 2023\, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the “Juicy-O” breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal\, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted\, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at OBTU.   All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\n\nVenue:   Juicy-O (breakfast restaurant)\nAddress:  2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\nJuicy-O Phone:  (630) 932-4260\nLink to web site: https://www.juicyo.com/\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Ken Krueger  (kenkrueger62 @yahoo.com ).
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-breakfast-club-4/
LOCATION:Juicy-O\, 2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230131T104625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T105248Z
UID:5680-1689379200-1689465599@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Wisconsin work day at Karcher Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of TU (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to this July 15 Work Day.  This is the 2nd of 3 work days in SE Wisconsin during 2023.   These are typically half day working sessions that take place in the morning and are finished off with a bratwurst cookout provided by SEWTU at about noon.  Karcher Creek is a small\, cold water trout stream where OBTU has participated in past workdays.\nKen Rizzo and Rick Larkin\, SEWTU Co-Chairs Habitat Group are leading this effort\, and the Wisconsin DNR is typically on site to supervise.\n\nStay tuned for details of directions to the work site location\, the nature of the work\, what to bring\, detail schedule\, etc.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/southeast-wisconsin-work-day-at-karcher-creek/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230112T175332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T180509Z
UID:5490-1688805000-1688833800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #3
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 19th year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes. \nThe program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide an 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2023 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-3/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230618T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T172529Z
UID:5923-1687460400-1687467600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, \nLets get together for drinks and/or food on Thursday evening\, June 22\, 2023\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Driftwood Grille in Oakbrook. \nThis is an opportunity for long standing members and new members alike to see old friends\, make new friends or find a fishing partner. \nWe will sit outside weather permitting \nPlease email or text me if you plan to attend\, I need to let the restaurant know the final count of how many will attend. \nKen Krueger  \n847-975-1425 \n Membership@obtu.org   \nAll attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders. \n\n \n  \n  \nVenue:   Driftwood Grille \nAddress: 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A Oakbrook Terrace\, IL \nDriftwood Phone: (815) 374-3893 \nLink to web site including map & menu:  Driftwood Grille \n  \nFor future Trout on Tap sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel. We are planning locations with easy access to freeways. \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/trout-on-tap-6/
LOCATION:Driftwood Grille\, 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230112T175723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T175723Z
UID:5482-1686385800-1686414600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 19th year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes. \nThe program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide an 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2023 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-2-2/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230521
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230112T083238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T235854Z
UID:5526-1684540800-1684627199@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Coldwater River Survey & Fishing Weekend--Grand Rapids\, Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Fishing Outing Combined with half day OBTU entomology survey. \nMeet at Coldwater River on Saturday\, May 20 in the morning. \nJoin the Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oak Brook TU Macroinvertebrate Survey. \nAfter lunch\, form into fishing teams and deploy to various access points.  Fish Saturday afternoon till dinner. \nOption to fish Sunday morning until departure for home. \nThe primary plan is to fish the Coldwater River Watershed depending on conditions with options to fish the Muskegon or Rogue River. \nMotels near Grand Rapids Airport; 28th SE street exit on I-96; More details to be provided. \nLink to a General Description of Past Survey Outings
URL:https://obtu.org/event/coldwater-river-survey-fishing-weekend-grand-rapids-michigan-4/
LOCATION:Tyler Creek Golf Club and Campground\, 13495 92nd St SE\, Alto\, MI\, 49302\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marvin Strauch":MAILTO:mjstrauchjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230113T223535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T210712Z
UID:5599-1684350000-1684357200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting May 17\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Jay Anglin\, Proprietor of Anglin Outdoors to speak on cold & warm water\, multi-species fishing in the Michiana region.  Jay is currently serving as the President of MEANDERS (Meeting the Environmental and Agricultural Needs of the Dowagiac River System)\, a not-for-profit organization advocating for and providing guidance to the Dowagiac River restoration effort. \nThis is a hybrid meeting:  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom.  For those attending in person\, a pre-meeting brat roast is planned at the Central Park West building. \nLink to Zoom meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89311218338?pwd=RUlsMFU5R2ZFdXA3Q05WUjdYemZndz09 \nMeeting ID: 893 1121 8338      Passcode: 816021 \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID: 893 1121 8338    Passcode: 816021
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-may-17-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230112T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T032255Z
UID:5479-1683966600-1683995400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 20th year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes. \nThe program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide an 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2023 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-1-2/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230112T080417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T080417Z
UID:5524-1683363600-1683374400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2023 Spring DuPage River Cleanup Day–9 a.m. to 12 noon!  Bring your river shoes or waders and join us for a morning of removing debris and litter along the West Branch of the DuPage River from Gartner Road to 75th Street in Naperville. This event is part of the DuPage County “Adopt-A-Stream” program to help keep local water resources clean. \nVolunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Pioneer Park which is located at 1212 S. Washington Street in Naperville. \nGloves\, trash pokers\, garbage bags\, water and technical support will be provided. \nFor more information and/or to sign up please contact Dave Carlson.\ndmcarlson@hotmail.com\n(312) 953-6759 \n\n\nNaperville’s Pioneer Park will be the meeting location for the April 30\, 2022 DuPage River Cleanup
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-river-cleanup-naperville-illinois-4/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 1212 S Washington Street\, Naperville\, Illinois\, 60540
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230214T215036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T221602Z
UID:5740-1682035200-1682294399@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Fennimore Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:OBTU Fishing Outing based in Fennimore\, Wisconsin.     Fish excellent trout streams such as the Green River\, Blue River\, Crooked Creek and Castle Rock Creek.  Stay at the historic Fenway House Hotel.  Join your TU colleagues on the stream and tell fish stories at breakfast & dinner. \nLink to the Fenway House web site:  https://fenwayhousehotel.com/     Be sure to request the OBTU Group Discount price for this event. \nLink to a flyer with further event details & instructions for reserving your spot:     OBTU Spring 2023 Fishing Trip \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/fennimore-fishing-outing/
LOCATION:Fenway House Hotel\, 1096 Lincoln Avenue\, Fennimore\, Wisconsin\, 53809\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230113T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T090815Z
UID:5591-1681930800-1681938000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting April 19\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Southeast Wisconsin TU Chapter Habitat Committee Co-Chairs: Rick Larkin and Ken Rizzo \nTopic: Southeast Wisconsin Trout Streams.  Rick and Ken will present both fly fishing opportunities and conservation plans.  Join us to learn about trout fishing opportunities close to home as well as upcoming chances to get your feet wet on stream improvement workdays. \nSEWTU & OBTU Collaboration:  OBTU participated in three work days with SEWTU in 2022.  In 2023\, 3 additional work days are planned. OBTU envisions this to be a long term partnership with our closest neighboring TU Chapter in Wisconsin. \n \n  \nLink to SEWTU web site:  https://sewtu.tu.org/ \n  \n  \nThis is a hybrid meeting.  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom.  \n \nIf you plan to attend remotely\, Zoom access details are: \nTopic: OBTU April 19\, 2023 Chapter Meeting\nTime: Apr 19\, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nLink to Join Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84803552596 \nOR Connect by Phone:\nPhone #:  312 626 6799     Meeting ID:  848 0355 2596\nMore about Rick Larkin:\n“Rick Larkin is the current Vice President of the Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Co-Chair of the Habitat Committee with\nKen Rizzo who is also helping out with the talk. Rick has been active with TU for many years and is also a life member. He has participated in\nhabitat restoration projects all over the state of Wisconsin and has been concentrating lately on projects in the southeastern corner of\nthe state where trout water is scarce. He has flyfished from Ireland to Alaska but likes chasing small brook trout the best. “\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nRick Larkin Picture with a nice winter brookie.  \n(Rick hopes his picture does not scare dogs or small children.) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-april-19-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230117T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T195257Z
UID:5623-1681516800-1681603199@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Wisconsin work day at Bluff Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of TU (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to this April 15 Work Day.  This is the first of what is expected to be about 3 work days in SE Wisconsin during 2023.   These are typically half day working sessions that take place in the morning and are finished off with a bratwurst cookout provided by SEWTU at about noon.  Bluff Creek is a small\, cold water trout stream where OBTU has participated in past workdays.\nKen Rizzo and Rick Larkin\, SEWTU Co-Chairs Habitat Group are leading this effort\, and the Wisconsin DNR is typically on site to supervise.\n\nStay tuned for details of directions to the work site location\, the nature of the work\, what to bring\, detail schedule\, etc.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/southeast-wisconsin-work-day-at-bluff-creek-5/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230212T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T211116Z
UID:5733-1680112800-1680123600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:FLY TYING ON TAP / TROUT ON TAP
DESCRIPTION:Fly Tying on Tap:\nWhether you want to fill your fly box\, learn to tie a fly\, learn a new tying pattern or join up with friends for a fun evening out\, put this event on your calendar.\nIf you would like to learn to tie a fly and do not have any equipment\, contact Ken Kreuger to arrange to have everything available\, including an OBTU member to assist you with instruction.\nIf you already tie your own flies\, bring your own equipment and materials and we will have an area set up for fly tying.\nIf you are interested in learning a new pattern or tying technique\, we can have one of our members assist you\, just let us know what you are interests are.\nTrout on Tap:\nThis is a Trout on tap event\, so you are welcome to just stop by\, have a drink and something to munch on and talk fly tying and fly fishing with the group.\n\nAll attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue:   Driftwood Grille\nAddress: 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\nGranite City Phone: (815) 374-3893\nLink to web site including map & menu:  Driftwood Grille\n\nFor future Trout on Tap sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel. We are planning locations with easy access to freeways.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/fly-tying-on-tap-trout-on-tap-3/
LOCATION:Driftwood Grille\, 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230113T223318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T020336Z
UID:5590-1678906800-1678914000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting Mar 15\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Kyle Zempel\, Founder of the Black Earth Angling Co\,\, a full-time guiding operation servicing both cold and warm water fisheries\, with a sprinkling of destination travel. \nTopic:  “Exploring Fishing Opportunities in Southwest Wisconsin” \nThis is a hybrid meeting.  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom.  \n \nZoom Log In Details\nTime: Mar 15\, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time \nLink to Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87519447601 \nOr \nDial in by phone: \nPhone #:  312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 875 1944 7601 \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-mar-15-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230120T222302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T213510Z
UID:5626-1678147200-1678319999@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Driftless Area Symposium
DESCRIPTION:TU‘s Driftless Area Stream Restoration Symposium is a great opportunity to get an update on what’s being done to improve the cold water environment and fishing in the four-state “Driftless Area”.   This year’s symposium is planned to be online.   Admission is free. \nSpeakers from TUDARE management\, regional Departments of Natural Resources\, various TU Chapters\, scientists and university researchers are on the itinerary.   OBTU’s own Marvin Strauch has been invited to discuss OBTU’s nationally heralded youth education programs. \nLinks below provide registration\, program details\, and how to gain Zoom access for “Day 1” and “Day 2”: \nhttps://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Driftless-Area-Stream-Restoration-Symposium-Day-1-72708 \nhttps://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Driftless-Area-Stream-Restoration-Symposium-Day-2-72709 \nAttendees are welcome to attend only those talks of interest to them. \n \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/driftless-area-symposium/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20230212T210755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T210755Z
UID:5730-1677916800-1677922200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, March 4 2023\, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the “Juicy-O” breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal\, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted\, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at OBTU.   All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\n\nVenue:   Juicy-O (breakfast restaurant)\nAddress:  2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\nJuicy-O Phone:  (630) 932-4260\nLink to web site: https://www.juicyo.com/\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Ken Krueger.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-breakfast-club-3/
LOCATION:Juicy-O\, 2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151815
CREATED:20240123T212903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220549Z
UID:6448-1677315600-1677330000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Train the Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Anyone planning to volunteer to help with the youth fly fishing classes this summer should try to attend. \nWe look to inform new volunteers\, review and discuss programs with the existing volunteers\, and look for ways to improve our programs going forward.  We will review: \n\nYouth Fly Fishing program.   We review the skills – knot tying\, fly tying\, casting\, tackle assembly – that we must pass on to the students in these classes.   Link to 2024 Youth Fly Fishing Training Flyer\nWe provide some orientation and discuss current year plans for other OBTU youth education programs including Trout-In-The-Classroom and Stream Girls.\nWe also discuss status of the IL Council Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp which is a 6-day camp held on Michigan’s Au Sable River in late July each year.\n\n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/train-the-trainers-3/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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