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The following capitalized terms have the following meanings when used herein: "Clean Power Lake County" means Clean Power Lake County and its officers, directors, representatives, employees, agents, volunteers, leaders, and affiliates; "Activities" means any program, event, and/or activity offered by and/or on behalf of Clean Power Lake County; "Participant," who is identified at the bottom of this agreement, is either (i) me or (ii) as applicable, a person for whom I am legally authorized to make decisions and who is referred to herein as "Minor Participant"; "Risks" means any risk associated, either directly or indirectly, with Participant's presence at and/or participation in any Activities; "Damages" means any injury, damage, sickness, death, and/or any other loss, whether physical, emotional, financial, or otherwise, caused in whole or in part by Participant, Clean Power Lake County, and/or any third parties in connection with any Activities; "Claims" means any action, cause of action, claim, controversy, promise, agreement, damage, judgment, cost, expense, and/or liability of whatever nature, in law or in equity, whether known or unknown, whether contingent or liquidated, and whether based in statute, contract, tort, or otherwise; and "Released Parties" means Clean Power Lake County and any Clean Power Lake County successor, assign, sponsor, advertiser, inspector, contractor, consultant, and/or any other person or entity that takes any action on Clean Power Lake County's behalf in connection with any Activities. Participation and Logistics Participation- I (or Minor Participant, if any): (a) agree that my participation in any Activities will be subject to the terms herein; and (b) can and will participate in any Activities in a constructive manner without causing Damages. Logistics- I will accurately complete any required forms and abide (and cause Minor Participant, if any, to abide) by all laws, rules, and policies applicable to any Activities. Prior to any Activities, I will be familiar with, and shall have accepted, the associated Risks and will have made any inquiry necessary to fully understand those Risks. Clean Power Lake County may in its sole discretion dismiss me (or Minor Participant, if any) from any Activities for any or no reason. I will be fully responsible for any and all costs, including without limitation travel expenses, associated with my dismissal or departure (or the dismissal or departure of Minor Participant, if any) from any Activities for any reason. Risk Understanding the Risks. I confirm all of the following: Unplanned or unexpected situations may arise in the course of any Activities, Risks are inherent in all Activities and may not be obvious, and Activities and Risks may cause Damages; A few, non-exhaustive examples of Risks include: acts of nature or other matters outside Clean Power Lake County's control; facilities and/or equipment failures; itinerary changes and/or cancellations; transportation issues; problems associated with locations, wildlife, vegetation, and/or lack of access to medical care, AND NEGLIGENCE by Clean Power Lake County or others. There are many potential Risks that are not listed here; and I understand all Risks, whether or not they have been communicated to me (and/or to Minor Participant, if any); and I have had adequate opportunity to seek any information necessary to properly evaluate all Risks. Assumption of Risks. I confirm my (and Minor Participant's, if any) assumption of all Risks, whether known or not and whether identified or not, and my acceptance of all materials, equipment, and facilities associated with the Risks and/or the Activities in an "AS IS" condition. I accept that I (and Minor Participant, if any) may sustain Damages, including Damages that could be caused by Clean Power Lake County, third parties, and/or me (or Minor Participant, if any). Release and Waiver Release. I (and Minor Participant, if any) release each and all of the Released Parties from any Claims that I (and Minor Participant, if any) ever had, now have, or may have in the future, for any reason, and that arise out of and/or relate in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, to any Activities (including without limitation travel to or from any Activities), even when any such Claims result from the NEGLIGENCE of any Released Party. Waiver. Regarding the release above, I waive all rights that I (and Minor Participant, if any) may have now or in the future under Cal. Civil Code § 1542 stating: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR THE RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY." Other Provision No Third Party Lawsuits. I (and Minor Participant, if any) will not participate in, either directly or indirectly, or cause any third party to initiate, any litigation against any Released Party regarding any Claims associated directly or indirectly with involvement by me (or Minor Participant, if any) in any Activities (the "Third Party Claims"). Indemnification. I will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend each Released Party from and against any and all Third Party Claims (including without limitation attorney's fees). No Warranties. No information related to any Activities and/or Risks and communicated to me (and/or to Minor Participant, if any) in any manner, including without limitation difficulty ratings, safety or risk evaluations, equipment recommendations, or participant assessments, shall be construed as a Clean Power Lake County warranty or representation of any kind. Clean Power Lake County has given no warranty, express or implied, regarding the Activities, the Risks, and/or any Damages except as stated herein or in another writing signed by a Clean Power Lake County officer (each, a "Warranty"). In signing this agreement, I have not relied on any statement not set forth herein or in any Warranty. Amendment and Interpretation. This agreement may not be amended except in writing signed by a Clean Power Lake County officer and is intended to be interpreted and enforced to the greatest extent allowed by law. If any provision herein is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall still be enforced. This agreement is binding upon any personal representative, successor, heir, or assign of Participant (and Minor Participant, if any). Dispute Resolution. Any dispute relating to or arising from the enforcement and/or interpretation of this agreement, and/or any Activities (each, a "Dispute") shall be governed by Illinois law without reference to its conflicts of laws rules and shall be resolved exclusively in the state courts existing in Lake County, Illinois. Before initiating any legal proceeding against Clean Power Lake County in connection with any Dispute, I agree to first inform Clean Power Lake County's general counsel in writing of the Dispute's factual and legal basis and to give Clean Power Lake County thirty (30) days to respond. Federal Land Agencies. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that an agency rule prevents me from agreeing to any clause herein, that clause shall not be enforced. Medical Care. In connection with any Activities, I authorize Clean Power Lake County to obtain, provide, and/or authorize medical care, treatment, and transportation to a medical facility for me (or Minor Participant, if any) if I cannot do so, and I will pay all associated costs. I authorize the release to any third parties of my (or Minor Participant's, if any) medical records and personal information, if necessary or useful for treatment, referral, billing, or insurance purposes. Publicity Information Publicity Permission. I am aware that staff or others sometimes capture photographs, quotes, or other impressions or recordings of participants and share them with Clean Power Lake County for use in a variety of ways, such as (but not limited to) in the newsletters, web pages, or social media of Clean Power Lake County or its allies. I (and Minor Participant, if any) agree not to restrict or condition such use in any way, unless I’ve checked the box at the bottom of this page * I CONFIRM THAT I (OR MINOR PARTICIPANT, IF ANY) AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN ONE OR MORE ACTIVITIES WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE RISKS. ON MY BEHALF (AND ON BEHALF OF MINOR PARTICIPANT, IF ANY), I FULLY ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, IDENTIFIED OR NOT) ASSOCIATED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND POTENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AS MAY BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY CLEAN POWER LAKE COUNTY NEGLIGENCE, THE NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS, AND/OR ANY CONDUCT BY ME (AND/OR MINOR PARTICIPANT, IF ANY). Please check if you do NOT agree to the Publicity Permission above.

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October Hike at IL Beach State Park

Start: Monday, October 12, 2026•10:00 AM

End: Monday, October 12, 2026•11:30 PM

Location: Illinois State Beach Nature Center• Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park Patomos Ave, Zion, IL 60099 US

Host contact info info@cleanpowerlakecounty.org

Join Us for an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Fall Hike

The Lake Michigan shoreline in Zion is home to incredible natural beauty—dunes, wetlands, oak forests, and native wildlife that make our local environment so special.

Join Clean Power Lake County on Monday, October 12, as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a guided fall hike at Illinois Beach State Park.

Together, we’ll enjoy the autumn foliage, connect with the land, and learn more about our ongoing work to protect air, land, and water across Lake County.

Whether you’re new to CPLC or a longtime supporter, we’d love to have you with us!

Event Details

📅 Date: Monday, October 12
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Illinois Beach Nature Center, Zion
🥾 Trail: Easy, beginner-friendly 2-mile walk on mostly flat sand and dirt paths
💚 Cost: Free — all ages welcome!

What to Bring

💧 Water
☀️ Sunscreen
🥾 Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing

Come walk with us, enjoy the beauty of the shoreline, and spend time in community.

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Únete a nuestra caminata de otoño por el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas

La costa del Lago Michigan en Zion alberga una increíble belleza natural: dunas, humedales, bosques de robles y vida silvestre nativa que hacen de nuestro entorno un lugar tan especial.

Acompaña a Clean Power Lake County el lunes 12 de octubre para celebrar el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas con una caminata guiada de otoño en Illinois Beach State Park.

Juntos disfrutaremos de los colores del otoño, nos conectaremos con la tierra y hablaremos sobre nuestro trabajo continuo para proteger el aire, la tierra y el agua en todo Lake County.

Ya sea que seas nuevo/a en CPLC o que hayas sido parte de nuestra comunidad durante mucho tiempo, ¡nos encantaría verte allí!

Detalles del evento

📅 Fecha: Lunes 12 de octubre
⏰ Hora: 10:00–11:30 a. m.
📍 Lugar: Illinois Beach Nature Center, Zion
🥾 Caminata: Fácil y apta para principiantes; aproximadamente 2 millas por senderos planos de arena y tierra
💚 Costo: Gratis — ¡todas las edades son bienvenidas!

Qué traer

💧 Agua
☀️ Protector solar
🥾 Zapatos cómodos y cerrados
🧥 Ropa adecuada para el clima

Ven a caminar con nosotros, disfrutar de la belleza de la costa y compartir un momento en comunidad.