“Jens Jensen on the North Shore”
Thursday, August 12 Casual - Chandler-Newberger 9:00am RSVP requested
Distance: 23 miles
Start location: Chandler-Newberger Recreation Center, Lincoln Street west of Ridge Avenue, Evanston
Leader: Bruce Miller
Description: Jens Jensen was a pre-eminent landscape architect. On our ride from Evanston to Ravinia, we’ll visit five sites he designed, plus his summer house and studio. Over picnic lunch at the Jens Jensen Park in Ravinia, we’ll discuss Jensen’s design principles and his working relationship with Frank Lloyd Wright.
BYO lunch or purchase from Mil Colibris Bakery & Café by the Park: https://www.milcolibris.com/menu
The weather forecast is great! Hope you can join the ride and learn more about this remarkable landscape architect.
Our route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35715358
Due to logistics and safety considerations, the ride will be limited to 12 riders. Please email bruceamiller@comcast.net to join.