#JingleHikeChallenge
573+ Jingle Hike Challenge Participants
1Dog Registered
500+ Bells found
Thanksgiving weekend
2,879
Bell-finds @ 12 sites
90
Hikers found all 12 bells in
273
Hikers found 6+ bells for a chance at 2 Grand Prizes
5
counties
RECAP
#JINGLEHIKE
Reflection We had so much fun putting together Jingle Hike 2021! Our staff came up with 12 extraordinary places in southwestern Illinois to explore during the holiday season. Jingle bells were tied to 12 trees in parks throughout the region from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. Participants were encouraged to visit as many parks as possible, take selfies with the bell, and submit proof using the QR code to win prizes from our sponsors. Winners were announced in early January, and we gave away some fantastic prizes. We enjoyed hearing about your experiences and seeing your pictures of the beautiful memories and discoveries you made over 10 MEANDERINGS SPRING 2022
the holidays. Your stories show how important it is to preserve our regional natural wonders. This challenge wouldn‘t have been so successful without YOU! Thank you for your care and love of nature in southwestern Illinois. We can‘t wait to see you for Jingle Hike 2022! - HLC Staff
Natural Resources
3. Highland Silver Lake Park, Highland Site Host: City of Highland 4. Wilson Park, Granite City Site Host: Granite City Park District 5. Arlington Wetlands, Pontoon Beach Site Host: Madison County
2021 Jingle Hike Locations: 1. SIUE Nature Preserve, Edwardsville Site Host: SIUE | Sponsor: Lochmuller Group 2. Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Hartford Site Host: Illinois Department of
6. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Collinsville Site Host: Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Sponsor: Bauerhaus Design 7. Engelmann Farm Park, Shiloh Site Host: St. Clair County
