GLIWA Calendar 2026

April

Mark Bettin is keeping us moving with 2 more hikes for this month:

Seven Bridges Trail in Grant Park, South Milwaukee.

Sunday, April 19th at 1:00PM.

Please see facebook page for more information.


Saturday or Sunday, April 25 or 26 at 1 PM to see the Bluebells at O’Hara Woods Romeoville, IL (date will be settled closer to that time).

Watch for updates on GLIWA Facebook page for time and rain out dates being implemented.

These hikes are quite enjoyable and can followed by a lunch. Please dress accordingly - trails can be muddy if rainy season has begun.

MAY

Watch for upcoming events!

June

Save the Date!

Annual GLIWA Picnic at Pilcher Park

2501 Highland Park Dr Joliet, IL 60432

 (Pilcher Park Nature Center | Joliet Park District - link)

  • This event is open to both members/nonmembers & is a great way to get to know the club! Pilcher Park is a beautiful 700-acre park with great walking trails and a fantastic Nature Center as well as formal gardens at Bird Haven Greenhouse. It is the perfect spot for our Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Annual Picnic and to take a short hike with your hounds and other Irish Wolfhound owners.  

GLIWA will supply the main course. We ask that you supply a small side as follows:

  • Last names starting with A-M please bring a side.

  • Last names starting with N-Z please bring dessert


Monday June 8th - Dog Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Hales Corner, WI

*Event runs 11AM- 7PM - watch GLIWA Facebook page for meet up information

Wednesday June 10th - Meet & Greet at Bethel Lutheran Church

Westmont, IL

Irish themed VBS with picnic 9 AM -1:30PM *watch GLIWA Facebook page for additional information

Letter to organizations that request our Irish Wolfhounds participate in their events 

Due to the many requests we receive, there are requirements we need to make the event a successful experience for all.

  • Once we receive a request for an event, we will need the date, times, and any other information that is relevant (such as parking instructions).

  • Since we are a not-for-profit club, we would appreciate it if your organization offered a donation for attending. We like to reimburse our members for any expenses, plus it helps to keep our club successful. Thank you in advance!

  • We carry a substantial insurance policy that is required by most events.

  • Irish Wolfhounds don't do very well in the extreme heat. Adequate shade and water are necessary.

  • Wolfhounds are considered one of the largest breeds. We require a larger area to set up.