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SUMMARY:OBTU Youth Fly Fishing "Train the Trainers" Event at Camp Sagawau
DESCRIPTION:Anyone planning to volunteer to help with the youth fly fishing classes this summer should try to attend.  All OBTU members who may want to get involved in chapter Youth Education Programs are welcome to attend.  We will provide orientation for new volunteers\, review and discuss programs with the existing volunteers\, and look for ways to improve our programs going forward. \nWe 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 2026 Youth Fly Fishing Training Flyer\nWe 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.  Link to 2026 Youth Camp Details \nProvide briefing on OBTU’s new “Adult Fly Fishing for Trout” training course.  Link to 2026 “Adult Fly Fishing for Trout” Training Flyer
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-youth-fly-fishing-train-the-trainers-event-at-camp-sagawau-3/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marvin Strauch":MAILTO:mjstrauchjr@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:DuPage County Forest Preserve: Fly Fishing Intro--Classroom Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County(FPDDC) reached out to OBTU to help conduct an Introductory Fly Fishing Program.  The program is planned for 6-12 adult participants (18 years or older) .  The program includes 2 Classroom Sessions and 1 Fly Casting and Fishing Session on Salt Creek: \nClassroom Session I:  \nWhen: Thursday\, March 12   6:00 to 7:30PM\nWhere: Preserve at Oak Meadows – 900 N Wood Dale Rd.\, Addison\nTopics:\n-Local river spots and tips\, why take up fly fishing?  (Led by FPDDC.)\n-Fly fishing\, equipment\, and safety (led by T.U.) \nClassroom Session II \nWhen:  Thursday\, March 26   6:00 to 7:30 PM\nWhere:  Preserve at Oak Meadows – 900 N Wood Dale Rd.\, Addison\nTopics: \n-Macroinvertebrate/fish ID (led by FPDDC)\,\n-Fly tying (led by T.U.) \nCasting and Fishing Session.:\nWhen: Saturday\, April 11       8:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nWhere: Fullersburg Woods\, Oak Brook\nTopics:\n-Salt Creek Restoration/Dam Removal (led by FPDC)\n-Casting & fly fishing all in one program (led by T.U.) \nLink to DuPage Forest Preserve registration details for the introduction to fly fishing:\nhttps://happeningnext.com/event/nature-101-fly-fishing-eid3a0dgontqa \nMarvin Strauch is Leading OBTU Participation in the Program:  mjstrachjr@gmail.com
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-county-forest-preserve-fly-fishing-intro-classroom-session-1/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting March\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 \nSpeaker: TBD \nTopic:  TBD \nThis is planned to be a a hybrid meeting where you can attend in person or connect online via zoom: \nAttend In Person Details: \nLocation: Oak Brook Park District\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forrest Gate Rd.\, Oak Brook \nLink to Central Park West Building Map \nAttend Remotely via Zoom Details: \nWe plan to start our Zoom meeting at 7:00PM.  We will have a few announcements of upcoming events.  The keynote speaker will follow announcements. \nLink to Zoom: TBD \nMeeting ID: TBD   Pass code: TBD \nOR \nConnect by phone:    +1 312 626 6799   \nMeeting ID:   TBD       Pass code:TBD
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-march-2026/
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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SUMMARY:Earth Awareness Fair at Frankfort Public Library
DESCRIPTION:OBTU will be hosting an information table at the “Earth Awareness Fair” which will be held at the Frankfort Public Library.   This is the fair’s 3rd year and the event has at least 18 conservation organizations registered.  Exhibitors include a variety of organizations from our local area that are focused on conserving our environment.  Admission is free.  Could be a good Sunday afternoon outing for you & the family! \nThe fair will take place at: \nFrankfort Public Library District\,   \n21119 S Pfeiffer Rd.\, \nFrankfort\, IL 60423\n(815) 469-2423\n\nDetails including a list of exhibitors are provided via the following link:\nhttps://obtu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Earth.Awareness.Fair_.2026-Earth.Awareness.Fair_.2026-3.pdf
URL:https://obtu.org/event/earth-awareness-fair-at-frankfort-public-library/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:DuPage County Forest Preserve: Fly Fishing Intro--Classroom Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County(FPDDC) reached out to OBTU to help conduct an Introductory Fly Fishing Program.  The program is planned for 6-12 adult participants (18 years or older) .  The program includes 2 Classroom Sessions and 1 Fly Casting and Fishing Session on Salt Creek: \nClassroom Session I:  \nWhen: Thursday\, March 12   6:00 to 7:30PM\nWhere: Preserve at Oak Meadows – 900 N Wood Dale Rd.\, Addison\nTopics:\n-Local river spots and tips\, why take up fly fishing?  (Led by FPDDC.)\n-Fly fishing\, equipment\, and safety (led by T.U.) \nClassroom Session II \nWhen:  Thursday\, March 26   6:00 to 7:30 PM\nWhere:  Preserve at Oak Meadows – 900 N Wood Dale Rd.\, Addison\nTopics: \n-Macroinvertebrate/fish ID (led by FPDDC)\,\n-Fly tying (led by T.U.) \nCasting and Fishing Session.:\nWhen: Saturday\, April 11       8:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nWhere: Fullersburg Woods\, Oak Brook\nTopics:\n-Salt Creek Restoration/Dam Removal (led by FPDC)\n-Casting & fly fishing all in one program (led by T.U.) \nLink to DuPage Forest Preserve registration details for the introduction to fly fishing:\nhttps://happeningnext.com/event/nature-101-fly-fishing-eid3a0dgontqa \nMarvin Strauch is Leading OBTU Participation in the Program:  mjstrachjr@gmail.com
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-county-forest-preserve-fly-fishing-intro-classroom-session-2/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2025 Spring DuPage River Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to 12 noon! (Coffee & donuts served at 8:30am)  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 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  \nLink to Event Flyer:      https://obtu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Spring-Fall-DuPage-River-Cleanup.pdf
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-river-cleanup-naperville-illinois-11/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 1212 S Washington Street\, Naperville\, Illinois\, 60540
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Carlson":MAILTO:dmcarlson@hotmail.com
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