“Jens Jensen on the North Shore”
Distance: 25 miles
Start location: Panera, 1199 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Leader: Bruce Miller
Description: Jens Jensen was a preeminent landscape architect whose influence is still visible on the North Shore. We’ll stop at 6 sites he designed plus his summer house and studio, and learn about his design principles. Sites range from Evanston to Ravinia. Mid-ride we’ll hydrate at Ravinia’s Jens Jensen Park and discuss Jensen’s working relationship with Frank Lloyd Wright. Plan for 4 hours, to allow time to stroll through several of Jensen’s sites.
BYO hydration/snack or purchase from Astra Coffee Roasters next to Jens Jensen Park: https://astraroasters.com/pages/menu
If weather is an issue, a cancellation will be posted by 7am Monday.
Hope you can join us and learn more about this remarkable landscape architect.
Our route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56447594